Airflow Dynamics Optimization for Aircraft Corrosion Control Application Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project - Team 13 Tinker Air Force Base
Capstone Team
Team Members: James Irwin, Christopher Biehler, Hamid Ouabdenbi, John McGinty Faculty Advisor: Dr. Haider Hekiri Project Sponsor: Tinker Air Force Base Sponsor Advisor: Mr. Jay Watley
Current Systems
Proposed Systems
North Hangar
North Hangar
Problem Statement •
Improve airflow dynamics within the two hangar bays of Building 2280 at Tinker Air Force Base to meet current design standards, increase system redundancy, and improve energy efficiency
Technical Approach • • •
Develop CFD simulations to model current airflow conditions Develop concepts to optimize airflow dynamics and increase system redundancy Perform market research to provide cost estimations and plans for future renovations
Energy Efficiency • Energy savings will come from the use of a heat recovery system • Energy use will also decrease through the use of variable frequency drives to reduce fan speeds when full power is not required
South Hangar South Hangar
Equipment Selection • Selected belt-driven exhaust fans similar in size to those currently in use • Sized fans based on efficiency at typical operating points using fan curves and software packages
Recommended Solutions • Adding supply diffusers along the front wall of the South hangar bay and adding air curtains to the North hangar bay will result in the greatest improvement in airflow velocity and directionality • Addition of one exhaust fan to each hangar bay in parallel with the existing fans will increase system redundancy