Abstract
A chemical flow control method using functional chemical is discussed. The method uses functional chemicals, which have hydrophobic and hydrophilic characteristics. A passive flow control of this method is shown by coating these chemicals separately on a control surface. Drop tests of an ogive shape model in water tower show that combinations of hydrophobic and hydrophilic coatings vary the speed in dropping direction by the maximum 22%. By controlling the coating area and coating location, intermediate speeds are obtained. As an active flow control, a temperature-sensitive micelle polymer is shown. This polymer is hydrophobic at higher temperature, while it is hydrophilic at lower temperature. The temperature range tested is from 25°C to 64°C. The rate of change in contact angle is ranged from 0.9 degree/°C to 1.6 degree/°C.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Event | 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit - Reno, NV Duration: 2008 Jan 7 → 2008 Jan 10 |
Other
Other | 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit |
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City | Reno, NV |
Period | 08/1/7 → 08/1/10 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering