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Aerodynamic study, design and construction of a Blended Wing Body (BWB) Unmanned Aircraft (UA)

Authors: De Toro Diaz, Aleix;

Aerodynamic study, design and construction of a Blended Wing Body (BWB) Unmanned Aircraft (UA)

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Durante este proyecto un modelo Blended Wing Body (BWB) UA (Avión no tripulado) se ha construido. Estos tipos de aviones son una mezcla de aviones convencionales con superficies de control de cola y alas volantes. Los BWBs carecen de cola, esto hace que su diseño sea más complejo en cuanto a temas de estabilidad. Para empezar con el diseño, se ha hecho una breve investigación sobre parámetros básicos en diseños de BWB. Además se buscan diferentes perfiles alares para mejorar la estabilidad del UA. Se crean y se simulan dos modelos utilizando un software de mecánica de fluidos computacional (CFD), ANSYS Fluent. Con este software se calculan los parámetros aerodinámicos como el coeficiente de sustentación, fricción y momento. Uno de los modelos se comprueba que es más eficiente que el otro. Cuando se escoge el mejor modelo, éste es cortado en diferentes partes para que una impresora 3D pueda imprimir el UA en 3D. Cuando todas las piezas se han impreso, el UA es ensamblado en 3 partes diferentes (fuselaje principal, ala derecha e izquierda). El siguiente paso es hacer el molde. Puesto que la impresora 3D deja muchas imperfecciones, el plástico del modelo debe enmasillarse y limarse varias veces para obtener un acabado suave. El molde se hace con fibra de vidrio. El modelo 3D es cubierto con resina y fibra de vidrio. Finalmente cuando el molde se acaba, se usa fibra de carbono para construir el UA en el molde. Con todas las simulaciones hechas ha sido posible saber donde está el punto neutro y entonces localizar el centro de gravedad. También se ha asegurado que el UA puede ser trimado a cualquier ángulo de ataque deseado mediante la deflexión de los elevons. Además se ha aprendido como trabajar con materiales compuestos y organizar un proyecto que conlleva muchas áreas de trabajo. Desde el principio del trabajo la idea ha sido ir mas allá centrándose en temas mas prácticos además de combinarlos con la teoría. Esto ha sido posible y por ello se ha podido construir el BWB UA

During this project a Blended Wing Body (BWB) UA (Unmanned Aircraft) model is built. BWBs are a combination of a common airplane with tail control surfaces and a flying wing. BWBs lack tail control surfaces, which makes its design to be very different and more complex regarding stability. To first start the BWB design, some research has been done about the basic parameters of the BWB designs. Moreover, different airfoils are considered to improve the stability of the UA. Two designs are created and simulated with Computational Fluid Dynamics software: ANSYS Fluent. With this software, the basic aerodynamic parameters of the BWB models are obtained, i.e., the lift coefficient, drag coefficient and moment coefficients. A design is shown to be more efficient than the other one. Once the best model is selected, the CAD geometry is cut into different parts in order to allow a 3D printer to print the whole model in pieces. Once all the pieces are printed, the UA is assembled in three main parts (main fuselage, right and left wing) The next step is making the mould. As the 3D printed model has many imperfections, the plastic model should be puttied and sanded several times to achieve a smooth finish. The mould is made with glass fibre. The 3D plastic model is covered with resin and fiberglass. Finally when the mould is finished, Carbon fibre is used to build the UA in the mould. With all the simulations done it has been possible to know where the neutral point is and then locating the center of gravity. It has also been ensured that the UA can be trimmed at a desired angle of attack with any deflection of elevons. Moreover it has been learnt how to work with composite materials as well as organizing a project that involves so many areas. Since the beginning of this work the idea was going focus on more practical stuffs as well as combining it with theoretical knowledge. This has been possible and a composite UA has been built properly.

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Drone aircraft--Design and construction., BWB, Ala volante, Avions no tripulats -- Dissenys i construcció, Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Aeronàutica i espai::Aeronaus, Sistema de propulsión, :Aeronàutica i espai::Aeronaus [Àrees temàtiques de la UPC], UAV, Reflexed camber airfoils, Blended wing body, Drone aircraft--Design and construction

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