Numerical analysis of propeller-wing interaction in aircraft with distributed electric propulsion

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Abstract

The previously-proposed phenomenon of active wingtip vortex cancellation is generalized to aircraft with distributed electric propulsion. Lift and drag are calculated using a sliding mesh CFD model that leverages prior literature for validation. In agreement with previous results, a lift increase of approximately 22% is found. Unlike previous results, a drag increase of approximately 4% is found.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIAA Aviation 2019 Forum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
Pages1-14
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9781624105890
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
EventAIAA Aviation 2019 Forum - Dallas, United States
Duration: Jun 17 2019Jun 21 2019

Publication series

NameAIAA Aviation 2019 Forum

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Aviation 2019 Forum
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas
Period06/17/1906/21/19

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