MUMBAI, India, Aug. 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521042998 A) filed by Parul University Parul Institute Of Engineering; and Patel Ankitkumar Rameshbhai on May 03, 2025, for Implementation Of Flow Control Method Into Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Inventors include Patel Ankitkumar Rameshbhai; Vijay Kumar Patidar; and Balaji K.
The application for the patent was published on August 14, 2026, under issue no. 33/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT IMPLEMENTATION OF FLOW CONTROL METHOD INTO UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES The invention pertains to the field of aerodynamics, specifically focusing on optimizing co-flow jet systems on unmanned aircraft wings. It introduces a method for determining the most effective injection and suction locations on an airfoil to enhance aerodynamic performance. Utilizing a three-dimensional numerical analysis based on Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations integrated with a k-epsilon turbulence model, the method simulates flow characteristics to identify potential locations. The aerodynamic performance is evaluated at a velocity of 20 m/s, selecting an injection location at approximately 33% of the chord length and a suction location at 70%, effectively controlling boundary layer separation. The method includes validation against experimental data and integrates a co-flow jet system with MEMS actuators for dynamic control, enhancing lift-to-drag ratios and stall characteristics, and is applicable in UAV designs for real-time airflow management.
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