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Advances in Aerodynamic Shape Optimisation

A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Aeronautics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 1434

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Prof. Dr. Ben Evans

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Zienkiewicz Institute for Data, AI & Modelling, Bay Campus, Swansea University, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea SA1 8EN, UK
Interests: high speed aerodynamics; computational fluid dynamics; molecular gas dynamics; design optimisation; engineering education and public engagement

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on the broad range of research topics encompassing the theme of Aerodynamic Shape Optimisation (ASO). Aerodynamic Shape Optimisation is one of the underpinning contributors to design within the aerospace industry, and, as such, we welcome contributions from academics of all backgrounds working in fundamental areas of research focusing on algorithm development and optimisation methods through to application-based research in any context that involves the design or optimisation of aerodynamic flows. We welcome contributions from researchers who use either gradient-based or gradient-free methods, and we are especially interested in contributions whose potential impact will aid the aerospace industry in its transition to towards (carbon) net zero aviation.

Prof. Dr. Ben Evans
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Aerospace is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • gradient-based optimisation
  • gradient-free optimisation
  • adjoint methods
  • evolutionary computing
  • aerodynamic design
  • shape optimisation
  • AI
  • machine learning
  • computational modelling
  • high performance computing
  • novel aircraft configurations
  • drag reduction devices
  • laminar flow control

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Effects of Leading Edge Radius on Stall Characteristics of Rotor Airfoil
by Simeng Jing, Guoqing Zhao, Yuan Gao and Qijun Zhao
Aerospace 2024, 11(6), 470; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11060470 - 12 Jun 2024
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The effects of leading edge radius on the static and dynamic stall characteristics of rotor airfoils are investigated. Initially, a parametric airfoil (PARFOIL) method is employed to generate four morphed airfoils with different leading edge radii based on a NACA 0012 airfoil. Subsequently, [...] Read more.
The effects of leading edge radius on the static and dynamic stall characteristics of rotor airfoils are investigated. Initially, a parametric airfoil (PARFOIL) method is employed to generate four morphed airfoils with different leading edge radii based on a NACA 0012 airfoil. Subsequently, the Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) method is employed to simulate the aerodynamic characteristics of static airfoils, while the improved delayed detached-eddy simulation (IDDES) method is employed for pitching airfoils. The effectiveness and accuracy of the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) methods are demonstrated through favorable agreement between the numerical and experimental results. Finally, both the static and dynamic aerodynamic characteristics are simulated and analyzed for the airfoils with varying leading edge radii. Comparative analyses indicate that at low Mach numbers, the high adverse pressure gradient near the leading edge is the primary cause of leading edge separation and stall. A larger leading edge radius helps to reduce the suction pressure peak and adverse pressure gradients, thus delaying the leading edge separation and stall of airfoil. At high Mach numbers, the leading edge separation and stall are mainly induced by the shock wave. Variations in leading edge radius have minimal impacts on the high adverse pressure gradient induced by the shock wave, thus making the stall characteristics of airfoils almost unaffected at high Mach numbers. Full article
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An rVPM-Based Aerodynamic Hybrid Optimization Method for Coaxial Rotor with Differentiated Upper and Lower Blades in Both Hover and High-Speed Cruising States
by Zhiwei Ding, Dengyan Duan, Chaoqun Zhang and Jianbo Li
Aerospace 2024, 11(6), 463; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11060463 - 9 Jun 2024
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To enhance the performance of rigid coaxial rotors across both hovering and high-speed cruising conditions, this study develops a novel aerodynamic optimization method that differentiates between the upper and lower rotors. Utilizing the lifting line and reformulated viscous vortex particle method (rVPM), this [...] Read more.
To enhance the performance of rigid coaxial rotors across both hovering and high-speed cruising conditions, this study develops a novel aerodynamic optimization method that differentiates between the upper and lower rotors. Utilizing the lifting line and reformulated viscous vortex particle method (rVPM), this approach models the complex wake fields of coaxial rotors and accurately assesses the aerodynamic loads on the blades. The optimization of geometric properties such as planform configuration and nonlinear twist is conducted through an innovative solver that integrates simulated annealing with the Nelder–Mead algorithm, ensuring both rapid and comprehensive optimization results. Comparative analyses demonstrate that these tailored geometric adjustments significantly enhance efficiency in both operational states, surpassing traditional methods. This research provides a strategic framework for addressing the varied aerodynamic challenges presented by different flight states in coaxial rotor design. Full article
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A Mesh-Based Approach for Computational Fluid Dynamics-Free Aerodynamic Optimisation of Complex Geometries Using Area Ruling
by Ben James Evans, Ben Smith, Sean Peter Walton, Neil Taylor, Martin Dodds and Vladeta Zmijanovic
Aerospace 2024, 11(4), 298; https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11040298 - 11 Apr 2024
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In this paper, an optimisation procedure is introduced that uses a significantly cheaper, and CFD-free, objective function for aerodynamic optimisation than conventional CFD-driven approaches. Despite the reduced computational cost, we show that this approach can still drive the optimisation scheme towards a design [...] Read more.
In this paper, an optimisation procedure is introduced that uses a significantly cheaper, and CFD-free, objective function for aerodynamic optimisation than conventional CFD-driven approaches. Despite the reduced computational cost, we show that this approach can still drive the optimisation scheme towards a design with a similar reduction in drag coefficient for wave drag-dominated problems. The approach used is ‘CFD-free’, i.e., it does not require any computational aerodynamic analysis. It can be applied to geometries discretised using meshes more conventionally used for ‘standard’ CFD-based optimisation approaches. The approach outlined in this paper makes use of the transonic area rule and its supersonic extension, exploiting a mesh-based parameterisation and mesh morphing methodology. The paper addresses the following question: ‘To what extent can an optimiser perform (wave) drag minimisation if using ‘area ruling’ alone as the objective (fitness) function measurement?’. A summary of the wave drag approximation in transonic and supersonic regimes is outlined along with the methodology for exploiting this theory on a typical CFD surface mesh to construct an objective function evaluation for a given geometry. The implementation is presented including notes on the considerations required to ensure stability, and error minimisation, of the numerical scheme. The paper concludes with the results from a number of (simple and complex geometry) examples of a drag-minimisation optimisation study and the results are compared with an approach using full-fidelity CFD simulation. The overall conclusions from this study suggest that the approach presented is capable of driving a geometry towards a similar shape to when using full-fidelity CFD at a significantly lower computational cost. However, it cannot account for any constraints, driven by other aerodynamic factors, that might be present within the problem. Full article
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