Analytical Modelling of Plasma Actuator-Induced Flow Control on a NACA 0015 Aerofoil
Abstrak
Plasma actuators function as quick, lightweight solutions for aerofoil airflow control through non-moving parts. The majority of Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) actuator research relies on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), but this paper demonstrates an analytical solution through MATLAB-based modelling. The use of a Gaussian plasma body force distribution relies on the voltage, frequency, and shape of the actuator to predict its effects on airflow using thin-aerofoil theory. The model shows that lift coefficient changes based on actuator placement and strength can produce lift increases of up to 15% during stall conditions. The analytical results match experimental data from published research regarding lift improvement and the best actuator placement positions. The research demonstrates that analytical methods provide fast guidance for designing plasma actuators, particularly when used during initial development stages or limited-resource research settings.
Penulis (1)
Ilia Yusefi- Dehlaghi
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Bahasa
- en
- Sumber Database
- Semantic Scholar
- DOI
- 10.22214/ijraset.2025.69431
- Akses
- Open Access ✓