Dynamic Stall Characteristics of a Pitching Swept Finite Aspect Ratio Wing

This research will investigate various swept wing models, designing the mechanism for their pitching motion and control, designing wind tunnel implementation, and performing data measurements and analysis using particle image velocimetry. A NACA0012 section with an aspect ratio of AR = 4, free stream velocity of U?=34 m/s, and Reynolds Number is Rec=2x105. Swept airfoils of ?=0?, 15?, and 30? will be pitched sinusoidally between an AoA of 4?and 22?, at a reduced frequency of k=?fc/U?=0.2. Higher sweep angles developing arch-type vortices interact with wing tip flow and abrupt tip stall is observed. Lower sweep angles possessed defined leading edge vortices persist near the tip after lift has collapsed at mid span. Stall angle was delayed during dynamic motion of the wing as well as the presence of arch and ring type vortices increased with sweep angle and contributed to flow reattachment along the top surface of the wing