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The Effect of Aspect Ratio on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Flapping Motion (날개의 종횡비가 날개 짓 운동의 공기역학적 특성에 미치는 영향)

  • Oh, Hyun-Taek;Choi, Hang-Cheol;Kim, Kwang-Ho;Chung, Jin-Taek
    • 유체기계공업학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.08a
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    • pp.217-220
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    • 2006
  • The lift and drag forces produced by a wing of a given cross-sectional profile are dependent on the wing planform and the angle of attack. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the wing span to the average chord. For conventional fixed wing aircrafts, high aspect ratio wings produce a higher lift to drag ratio than low ones for flight at subsonic speeds. Therefore, high aspect ratio wings are used on aircraft intended for long endurance. However, birds and insects flap their wings to fly in the air and they can change their wing motions. Their wing motions are made up of translation and rotation. Therefore, we tested flapping motions with parameters which affect rotational motion such as the angle of attack and the wing beat frequency. The half elliptic shaped wings were designed with the variation of aspect ratio from 4 to 11. The flapping device was operated in the water to reduce the wing beat frequency according to Reynolds similarity. In this study, the aerodynamic forces, the time-averaged force coefficients and the lift to drag ratio were measured at Reynolds number 15,000 to explore the aerodynamic characteristics with the variation of aspect ratio. The maximum lift coefficient was turned up at AR=8. The mean drag coefficients were almost same values at angle of attack from $10^{\circ}$ to $40^{\circ}$ regardless of aspect ratio, and the mean drag coefficients above angle of attack $50^{\circ}$ were decreased according to the increase of aspect ratio. For flapping motion the maximum mean lift to drag ratio appeared at AR=8.

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Nonlinear Aeroelastic Analyses of Composite Wing with Flap (플랩을 갖는 복합재 평판 날개의 비선형 공력 탄성학 해석)

  • Shin, Won-Ho;Bae, Jae-Sung;Lee, In
    • Composites Research
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.8-14
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    • 2007
  • Nonlinear aeroelastic analyses of composite wing with flap are performed considering free-play and dynamic stiffness of actuator. Doublet-Hybrid method is used for the calculation of subsonic unsteady aerodynamic forces. Free-play is modeled as a bilinear spring and is linearized by using the describing function method. Dynamic stiffness is obtained from governing equation of gear system and the aeroelastic analyses were performed according to ply-angle of laminate and material. The linear and nonlinear flutter analysis results show that the flutter characteristics are significantly dependent on the free-play and dynamic stiffness. from the nonlinear flutter analysis, various types of limit cycle oscillations are observed in a range of air speeds below or above the linear divergent flutter boundary.

A Study on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Flapping Motion (플래핑 운동의 공기역학적 특성에 관한 연구)

  • Kim Yoon-Joo;Oh Hyun-Taek;Chung Jin Taek;Choi Hang-Cheol;Kim Kwang-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.63-70
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    • 2005
  • Birds and insects flap their wings to fly in the air and they can change their wing motions to do steering and maneuvering. Therefore, we created various wing motions with the parameters which affected flapping motion and evaluated the aerodynamic characteristics about those cases in this study. As the wing rotational velocity was fast and the rotational timing was advanced, the measured aerodynamic forces showed drastic increase near the end of stroke. The mean lift coefficient was increased until angle of attack of $50^{\circ}$ and showed the maximum value of 1.0. The maximum mean lift to drag ratio took place at angle of attack of $20^{\circ}$. Flow fields were also visualized around the wing using particle image velocimetry (PIV). From the flow visualization, leading-edge vortex was not shed at mid-stroke until angle of attack of $50^{\circ}$. But it was begun to shed at angle of attack of $60^{\circ}$.

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Socket Preservation Utilizing Modified Free Connective Tissue Graft for Primary Closure : Wing Graft (발치와 보전술식시 변형 유리 결체조직 이식술을 이용한 일차 페쇄술식 : 익이식술)

  • Min, Kyoung-Man;Han, Soo-Boo;Lee, Chul-Woo;Kim, Dong-Kyun;Leem, Sang-Hoon
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.409-418
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    • 1998
  • The socket preservation technique is very effective in preventing alveolar ridge collapse after tooth extraction. Many technigues have been proposed for the primary closure of the flap and we tested a new graft design, "wing graft", which is a modification of free connective tissue graft in this case report. With this technique, primary closure was achieved without shallowing the vestibule. Additionally some vertical ridge augmentation effect could be observed and therefore good esthetic and functional results were obtained from this technique even in the case where severe bone loss and gingival recession was present. Finally we observed good healing appearance in the donor site after 2weeks. The results from this report suggest that this "wing graft" can be used successfully as an adjunctive procedure with socket preservation technique.

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Experimental Study on Aerodynamic Characteristics of Morphing Airfoil Configuration (모핑 에어포일 형상의 공력특성 실험연구)

  • Ko, Seung-Hee;Bae, Jae-Sung;Kim, Hark-Bong;Roh, Jin-Ho;Ahn, Seok-Min
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.40 no.10
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    • pp.846-852
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    • 2012
  • The present paper is the preliminary study of the development of a morphing aircraft wing and investigates experimently the aerodynamic characteristics of a base airfoil and a morphing airfoil. The wind tunnel tests are conducted for a base Clark-Y airfoil, an airfoil with a mechanical flap, and a morphing airfoil. Lifts, drags, and pitching moments are measured by using a three-axis load cell and they are calibrated by considering solid blockage and wake blockage. The wind tunnel tests are conducted for various air speeds, Reynolds' numbers, and angles of attack. The experimental results show that the aerodynamic characteristics of the morphing airfoil in lift-drag and lift-pitching moment are better than those of the airfoil with a mechanical flap.

Through-and-through Nasal Reconstruction with the Bi-Pedicled Forehead Flap

  • Agostini, Tommaso;Perello, Raffaella;Russo, Giulia Lo;Spinelli, Giuseppe
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.40 no.6
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    • pp.748-753
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    • 2013
  • Background Nasal reconstruction is one of the most difficult challenges for the head and neck surgeon, especially in the case of complex full thickness defects following malignant skin tumor resection. Full-thickness defects require demanding multi-step reconstruction. Methods Seven patients underwent surgical reconstruction of full-thickness nasal defects with a bi-pedicled forehead flap shaped appropriately to the defect. Patients were aged between 58 and 86 years, with a mean age of 63.4 years. All of the tumors were excised using traditional surgery, and in 4 of the patients, reconstruction was performed simultaneously following negativity of fresh frozen sections of the margins under general anesthesia. Results Nasal reconstruction was well accepted by all of the patients suffering non-melanoma skin tumors with acceptable cosmetic outcomes. The heart-shaped forehead flap was harvested in cases of subtotal involvement of the nasal pyramid, while smaller defects were reconstructed with a wing-shaped flap. No cartilaginous or osseous support was necessary. Conclusions This bi-pedicled forehead flap was a valid, versatile, and easy-to-implement alternative to microsurgery or multi-step reconstruction. The flap is the best indication for full-thickness nasal defects but can also be indicated for other complex facial defects in the orbital (exenteratio orbitae), zygomatic, and cheek area, for which the availability of a flap equipped with two thick and hairless lobes can be a valuable resource.

The Effect of Spanwise Flow and Wing Rotation on the Aerodynamic Characteristics in Flapping Motion (날개 길이방향 유동과 날개 회전이 날개짓 운동의 공기역학적 특성에 미치는 효과)

  • Oh, Hyun-Taek;Choi, Hang-Cheol;Chung, Jin-Taek;Kim, Kwang-Ho
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.35 no.9
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    • pp.753-760
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    • 2007
  • In a 3-D flapping motion, the spanwise flow is generated while the wing is moved on the stroke plane. And at the end of each stroke, the rotational circulation is generated due to a wing rotation. In this study, to evaluate the effect of spanwise flow and wing rotation on the aerodynamic characteristics in 3-D flap 753ping motion, a 3-D flapping motion was compared with a 2-D translating motion. In each flapping motion, the aerodynamic forces were measured with respect to the angles of attack and Reynolds number. The aerodynamic forces generated by 2-D translating motion were higher than those generated by 3-D flapping motion. While the lift of 3-D flapping motion was increased until the angle of attack $60^{\circ}$ at mid-stroke, the lift generated by 2-D translating motion was decreased above the angle of attack 40° at mid stroke. Also, at the end of each stroke, the aerodynamic forces were increased rapidly due to wing rotation.

Improvement of Lift Dump on a Fighter-Type Wing at Approach Condition

  • Hwang, Soo-Jung;Lee, Il-Woo
    • International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.33-45
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    • 2005
  • The 1/9-scale model of a fighter-type configuration was tested in the Micro-Craft 8ft ${\times}$ 12ft wind tunnel facility. An abrupt lift dump was found at a certain range of angle of attack under the pre-scheduled approach configuration. To avoid a probable unsatisfactory flight behavior due to the lift dump, various aerodynamic devices were suggested. Extensive tests applying the cutoff leading edge flaps, boundary layer fences, saw tooth and vortex generators were performed with flow visualization as well as force and moment measurements. Test results showed that the origin of the lift dump was caused by the secondary boundary layer flow separation generated from the strong interaction between wing and flap. Various solutions for avoiding the unfavorable feature were suggested with the merits and demerits.

FLAP DEFLECTION OPTIMZATION FOR TRANSONIC CRUISE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OF SUPERSONIC TRANSPORT WING (초음속 날개의 천음속 순항성능 향상을 위한 플랩 꺽임각 최적화)

  • Kim Hyoung-Jin;Obayashi Shigeru;Nakahashi Kazuhiro
    • Journal of computational fluids engineering
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.9-21
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    • 2001
  • 초음속 여객기의 천음속 순항 성능을 개선하기 위하여 날개의 플랩 꺽임각을 최적화하였다. 이를 위하여 3차원 Euler 코드와 adjoint 코드를 이용한 최적설계기법을 적용하였다. 설계변수로서, 앞전플랩 5개, 뒷전 플랩 5개 등 총 10개의 플랩의 꺽임각이 사용되었다. 설계과정중에 격자계 내부격자점의 수정을 위해 타원형방정식법을 이용하였다. 계산 시간의 단축을 위해 내부격자의 민감도는 무시하였다. 또한 본 설계문제에 근사구배기법의 적용가능성 여부를 조사하였다. 충격파가 없는 경우 앞전 플렙에 한하여 근사구배기법을 적용할 수 있음을 알았다. 최적설계기법으로 BFGS기법을 적용하여 항력을 최소화하였으며, 양력 및 날개 표면 마하수에 대한 제약조건을 적용하였다. 앞전 플랩의 최적화 및 앞전과 뒷전 플랩의 최적화 등 두 개의 설계 문제를 고려하였다. 성공적인 결과를 얻음으로써 본 설계방법의 타당성 및 효율성을 확인하였다.

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Control of Pump Performance with Attaching Flaps on Blade Trailing Edges

  • Kanemori, Yuji;Pan, Ying Kang
    • International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.109-120
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    • 2008
  • An innovative method of changing a centrifugal low specific speed pump performance and pressure fluctuation by applying outlet flaps to impeller exit has been investigated. The outlet blade edge section corresponds to the trailing edge of wing on the circular-cascade, which dominates the pump performance and pressure fluctuation. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of the entire impeller and volute casing and an experimental investigation are conducted. The pressure fluctuation and the vibration of the shaft are measured simultaneously. Kurtosis is applied as a dimensionless parameter with which the unevenness of velocity distribution at impeller outlet is indicated. The influence of the flaps on the pressure fluctuation is explained by the kurtosis. This paper presents a theoretical method of predicting the pump performance related to the attachment of a flap at impeller outlet.