Project description
Large-scale simulations could pinpoint where laminar flow occurs
Wind tunnel tests are an essential stage in aircraft design. However, simulating laminar and turbulent airflow at scale and identifying the transition zone in realistic operating conditions is complex. The EU-funded BinCola project will leverage temperature-sensitive technologies to address this challenge. Researchers will test extended laminarity on the nacelles (engine housings) and horizontal tailplane of a business jet to reduce drag and increase aerodynamic performance. To pinpoint where the transition occurs between the laminar and turbulent flow on an aircraft part in the wind tunnel, the team will investigate two types of temperature-sensitive paint technologies: embedding a layer of carbon nanotubes and using infrared radiation.
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CS2-RIA - Research and Innovation action
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51147 Koln
Germany
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26316 Varel
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
56218 Mulheim Karlich
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