Design of Sinusoidal Leading Edge for Low-Speed Axial Fans Operating under Inflow Distortion

Axial fans may be equipped with passive flow control devices to enhance rotor efficiency or minimize noise emissions. In this regard, blade designs influenced by biomimicry, such as rotors with sinusoidal leading edges (LEs), have gained popularity in recent years. However, their design is predomina...

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Main Authors: Lorenzo Tieghi, Giovanni Delibra, Johan Van der Spuy, Alessandro Corsini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/5/1150