2 papers
physics.flu-dyn2026
A Low-Fidelity Method for Aerofoil Shape Optimisation for Curvilinear Blade Kinematics
Benjamin Irwin, David Toal, Swathi Krishna
This study develops a low-fidelity framework for aerofoil shape optimisation under curvilinear blade kinematics, using a hovering cyclorotor as a representative case. Aerofoil opti…
physics.flu-dyn2026
The Role of Dynamic Stall in Aerofoil Shape Optimisation for Curvilinear Blade Kinematics
Benjamin Irwin, David Toal, Swathi Krishna
This study investigates the influence of aerofoil shape optimisation on blade aerodynamic performance under curvilinear and unsteady kinematics characteristic of vertical-axis turb…