METHOD FOR ANALYZING ICE ACCRETION ON AIRCRAFT WINGS

Abstract

ABSTRACT A method (100) for analyzing ice accretion on aircraft wings. designing a three-dimensional model of an airfoil selected from the NACA series, including the NACA 2412 and NACA 23012 profiles Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of simulating the airflow over the airfoil model using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software under specified altitude and velocity conditions, with and without ice accretion. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of applying a defined rime ice shape to the leading edge of the airfoil model and analyzing the impact on aerodynamic performance characteristics, including the coefficients of lift and drag. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of comparing the aerodynamic performance results of the airfoil with and without ice accretion to determine the effects of ice on aircraft stability and control. <>

Specification

Description:
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This invention generally relates to the field of aerospace engineering and, in particular, to a method for analyzing ice accretion on aircraft wings, which utilizes computational fluid dynamics to evaluate the aerodynamic performance of airfoils derived from the NACA series under varying flight conditions and ice formation scenarios, thereby enhancing flight safety and efficiency.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] The phenomenon of ice accretion on aircraft wings po , Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A method (100) for analyzing ice accretion on aircraft wings, the method comprising the steps of:
designing a three-dimensional model of an airfoil selected from the NACA series, including the NACA 2412 and NACA 23012 profiles;
simulating the airflow over the airfoil model using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software under specified altitude and velocity conditions, with and without ice accretion;
applying a defined rime ice shape to the leading edge of the airfoil model and analyzing the impact on aerodynamic performance characteristics, including the coefficients of lift and drag; and
comparing the aerodynamic performance results of the airfoil with and without ice accretion to determine the effects of ice on aircraft stability and control.

2. The method (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the specified altitude conditions are set at 36,000 feet, and the velocity conditions are maintained at 250 m/s during the CFD simulations.

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