Article
Engineering, Mechanical
R. Fernandez-Feria
Summary: This study investigates flutter instability based on aerodynamic forces on a flexible foil and uses springs and dampers for fixation at a pivot axis. The results can guide the search for energy extraction by a fully-passive flexible flapping-foil hydrokinetic turbine within specific parameters.
JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Kun Wang, Wei Xia, Jiayuan Ren, Weiwei Yu, Haocheng Feng, Shuling Hu
Summary: This study investigates the environmental adaptation of wind energy harvesters by mimicking the fluttering of leaves. Through aeroelastic modeling and laboratory testing of Palm leaves, the mechanism of leaf flutter is understood and an artificial leaf wind energy harvester is designed and tested in a wind tunnel. The study highlights the bio-inspired design of wind energy harvesters with low cut-in wind speed and stable output frequency.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Fuwang Zhao, Zhaokun Wang, M. Nafees Mumtaz Qadri, Omer Khan, Adnan Munir, Aamer Shahzad, Hui Tang
Summary: A numerical investigation was conducted to analyze the interactions between semi-active tandem flapping foils at different tandem distances with a chord-based Reynolds number of 1100. The results showed that when the tandem distance was less than 1.5 chord lengths and released in-phase, both foils exhibited terminal periodic motions with a nonzero mean stagger distance. However, under other conditions, the foils ended up with periodic flapping motions without stagger. The wake of the fore foil significantly influenced the performance of the aft foil, resulting in either lower power consumption or net energy consumption depending on the wake-foil interaction.
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Thermodynamics
Pingping Shen, Weiguo Zhao, Hongjun Zhang, Zhengdao Wang, Hui Yang, Yikun Wei
Summary: In this paper, the dynamics of flow-induced flutter of standard and inverted flags in tandem arrangement were experimentally studied. The critical velocity of the tandem flags was found to be decreased due to the flow perturbation between them, leading to a broader range of flag flapping velocities. The hysteresis loop of the tandem standard flag was significantly reduced, indicating improved performance in practical applications.
EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL AND FLUID SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Nicola Fonzi, Vittorio Cavalieri, Alessandro De Gaspari, Sergio Ricci
Summary: Current research in aeroelasticity aims to incorporate more accurate aerodynamic results into multi-disciplinary simulation environments. A Python-based Fluid-Structure Interaction framework, integrated into the SU2 code, allows for efficient and fully open-source simulations of detailed aeroelastic phenomena. The framework has been successfully validated using three progressively complex test cases from the aeronautic community, demonstrating its capability to capture highly nonlinear aerodynamic effects and their interaction with structural dynamics.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Andre F. P. Ribeiro, Damiano Casalino, Carlos Ferreira
Summary: This paper presents low speed fluid structure interaction simulations of a highly flexible wing at various flow conditions, including flutter and excitation from sinusoidal gusts. The calculations are based on a time domain coupling of a geometrically exact beam structural model and a 3D free wake panel method. The results are in line with experimental data and provide insights into the flutter modes and gust simulations of the wing.
JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Dawei Bie, Daochun Li
Summary: This study investigates the aerodynamic characteristics of tandem flapping-wing micro aerial vehicles through the design of a series of tandem-wing arrangements and numerical analyses. The results show that appropriate tandem wing arrangements can significantly increase the lift coefficient, while inappropriate arrangements can decrease it. The analysis also reveals two different wing-wake interaction mechanisms, which can improve the flight performance of tandem wings.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
David Quero, Pierre Vuillemin, Charles Poussot-Vassal
Summary: The proposed p-L method provides a true damping representation for the flutter equation by transforming the nonlinear eigenvalue problem into a linear formulation. It accurately describes the aerodynamic term throughout the complex plane and matches the GAAM framework, avoiding additional computations for non-zero damping.
JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
U. Latif, E. Uddin, M. Y. Younis, J. Aslam, Z. Ali, M. Sajid, A. Abdelke
Summary: A series of water tunnel experiments were conducted to study the improvement in energy harvesting through vortex-induced vibrations. The results show that the shape and cut angle of the inverted C-shape cylinders significantly affect the energy output, and the flow speed and streamwise gap have a crucial impact on flapping amplitude and frequency. Particle Image Velocimetry experimentation confirms the wake dynamics' role in enhancing energy efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Usman Latif, Hafiz M. Umar, Emad Uddin, Mariam Akber
Summary: In this study, the penalty immersed boundary method (PIBM) is used to analyze the flapping motion of an inverted flag placed behind a bluff body using two-dimensional viscous flow. Direct numerical simulations (DNS) are conducted to investigate the impact of Reynolds number, bending stiffness, and streamwise gap on the amplitude and frequency of flag flapping. The optimal values of these parameters and their effects on flapping behavior and energy output are determined and explained.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Fuwang Zhao, M. N. Mumtaz Qadri, Zhaokun Wang, Hui Tang
Summary: This study investigates a novel flow-energy harvester utilizing a passive flapping foil to extract energy from air/water flows. Through water-tunnel experiments and a theoretical model, the optimal power conversion efficiency and mean power output were obtained by studying two key parameters. A useful guideline for the design and operation of the foil system was proposed based on these experimental and theoretical studies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mehran Zaheri Abdehvand, Seyed Alireza Seyed Roknizadeh, Hamid Mohammad-Sedighi
Summary: This paper investigates a parametric study on a novel type of flutter-based aeroelastic harvester utilizing magneto-electro-elastic materials to enhance output electric power. The model includes a clamped beam attached to a rigid airfoil with magneto-electro-elastic layers and an extrinsic coil for magnetic-based electric energy. Different configurations are examined and optimal parameters for highest electric power generation are determined, comparing the efficiency of the magneto-electro-aeroelastic harvester with piezo-aeroelastic counterpart.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART L-JOURNAL OF MATERIALS-DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Weixing Yuan, Rimple Sandhu, Dominique Poirel
Summary: A coupled computational fluid dynamics and computational structural dynamics capability was developed for transonic aeroelasticity analysis in the time domain. A morphing technique was developed for mesh deformation in CFD to expedite application of the CFD solver for aeroelastic simulations. The use of 3D elasticity in the simulations enables consideration of complex aircraft configurations.
JOURNAL OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
A. J. Torregrosa, L. M. Garcia-Cuevas, P. Quintero, A. Cremades
Summary: This article proposes a method based on neural networks for calculating the dynamic aerodynamic coefficients of a flat plate, which can greatly reduce computational cost without compromising accuracy.
AEROSPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Ocean
Javad Farrokhi Derakhshandeh
Summary: This study investigates the wake-induced vibration of a self-excitation thin piezoelectric actuator for energy harvesting using vortices energy. The effect of different longitudinal spacing ratios on the actuator is analyzed, and a key spacing ratio is identified. The flexible response and power production of the actuator are explored, and the relationship between vortices frequency and displacement and power production is established. Numerical investigations using two-way fluid-structural interaction are conducted to validate the findings and equations.
APPLIED OCEAN RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Zachary N. Gianikos, Benjamin A. Kirschmeier, Ashok Gopalarathnam, Matthew Bryant
JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Warren Weisler, Samuel Miller, Shaphan Jernigan, Gregory Buckner, Matthew Bryant
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Benjamin A. Kirschmeier, Zachary Gianikos, Ashok Gopalarathnam, Matthew Bryant
Article
Engineering, Civil
William Stewart, Warren Weisler, Mark Anderson, Matthew Bryant, Kara Peters
IEEE JOURNAL OF OCEANIC ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Stefan Atay, Gregory Buckner, Matthew Bryant
JOURNAL OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Benjamin Kirschmeier, Graham Pash, Zachary Gianikos, Albert Medina, Ashok Gopalarathnam, Matthew Bryant
JOURNAL OF FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Jeong Yong Kim, Nicholas Mazzoleni, Matthew Bryant
Summary: Fluidic artificial muscles, also known as McKibben actuators, are fiber-reinforced soft actuators that can mimic muscle contraction and force generation when pressurized pneumatically or hydraulically. Bundling multiple fluidic artificial muscles together allows for a multi-chambered actuator with variable recruitment capability. Resistance force in inactive and low-pressure muscles was studied and a correction model proposed to improve fit with experimental data, revealing a unique phenomenon called free strain gradient reversal in variable recruitment bundles.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Stefan Atay, Matthew Bryant, Gregory Buckner
Summary: This paper presents the dynamic modeling and control of a bi-modal, multirotor vehicle that is capable of omnidirectional terrestrial rolling and multirotor flight, and experimental validation demonstrates its efficacy.
JOURNAL OF MECHANISMS AND ROBOTICS-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Stefan Atay, Matthew Bryant, Gregory Buckner
Summary: This paper presents a robust method for controlling the terrestrial motion of a bimodal multirotor vehicle that can roll and fly, demonstrating good performance and robustness under closed-loop control and showcasing a novel control allocation strategy that minimizes power consumption. The study explores factors influencing the mobility and controllability of the vehicle, comparing it to strictly flying multirotor vehicles and developing unique control and control allocation strategies based on its non-standard configuration. Experimental data collected also show the algorithm's ability to determine a thrust-minimizing solution in real-time.
JOURNAL OF MECHANISMS AND ROBOTICS-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2021)
Article
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
W. A. Weisler, R. Waghela, K. Granlund, M. Bryant
Summary: The study investigates the lift characteristics of a wing transitioning out of water, showing that starting depth, angle of attack, and egress velocity impact lift generation, while changes in flow attachment also play a significant role in lift production.
PHYSICAL REVIEW FLUIDS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Rodney Metoyer, Punnag Chatterjee, Kelsey Elfering, Matthew Bryant, Kenneth Granlund, Andre Mazzoleni
Summary: The study introduces a computational model for tethered multirotor axial flow turbines, exploring the equilibrium behavior and hydrostatic state of the system. It reveals that positively buoyant turbines can operate at desired depths and multiple turbine systems can be anchored at a single point for maximum energy production.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
ArunVishnu SureshBabu, Albert Medina, Matthew Rockwood, Matthew Bryant, Ashok Gopalarathnam
Summary: This paper investigates the interactions between unsteady airfoils and external flow disturbances using experimental and theoretical methods. The interruption of leading-edge vortex shedding and modulation of lift history due to disturbances are observed, with a low-order model LDVM successfully predicting these effects. LDVM provides a theoretical framework and graphical approaches to enhance the understanding of flow phenomena.
JOURNAL OF FLUID MECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Marine
Rodney Metoyer, Punnag Chatterjee, Kelsey Elfering, Matthew Bryant, Kenneth Granlund, Andre Mazzoleni
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Tyler Jenkins, Matthew Bryant
BIOINSPIRATION & BIOMIMETICS
(2020)
Article
Robotics
Stefan Atay, Tyler Jenkins, Gregory Buckner, Matthew Bryant
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT ROBOTICS AND APPLICATIONS
(2020)