Sloshing Wing Dynamics-2nd Year Project Overview

The SLOshing Wing Dynamics (SLOWD) project aims to investigate the modelling of fuel sloshing physics to reduce the design loads on aircraft structures. This goal will be achieved through investigating the damping effect of sloshing on the dynamics of flexible wing-like structures carrying liquid (fuel) via the development of experimental set-ups complemented by novel numerical and analytical tools. The primary focus of the project is the application of modelling capabilities to the wing design of large civil passenger aircraft (subject to EASA CS-25 type certification), which are designed to withstand the loads occurring from atmospheric gusts, turbulence and landing impacts. The timeframe of the project is three years, starting in September 2019. This paper reviews the current progress that has been made and outlines goals for the rest of the project.