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COBEM 2023
27th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering
Design and parameters impact evaluation on the performance of an eVTOL aircraft
Submission Author:
Gabriel Gomes de Souza , MG
Co-Authors:
Gabriel Gomes de Souza, Higor Luis Silva
Presenter: Gabriel Gomes de Souza
doi://10.26678/ABCM.COBEM2023.COB2023-1641
Abstract
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are undergoing significant development worldwide, with various configurations being explored. The objective of this study is to contribute to the advancement of its efficiency and sustainable aviation solutions by optimizing the design of eVTOLs during the conceptual phase and assessing their performance from an efficiency standpoint. It is employed an open-source framework called FLOWUnsteady, which utilizes the reformulated vortex particle method (rVPM) for unsteady aerodynamics and aeroacoustics. This framework enables us to evaluate the aerodynamic forces acting on the aircraft during a typical mission and analyze the effects of different aerodynamic factors on various eVTOL structures. Additionally, we strive to achieve an optimal eVTOL configuration by examining its energy and aerodynamic efficiency in a regular mission. The research endeavors to provide insights for future studies and aid engineering decision-making. To accomplish this, it is developed a comprehensive sizing model for eVTOL aircraft, aiming to offer a clear and understandable framework that guides the design and evaluation of these aircraft.
Keywords
EVTOL, Aerodynamics
