This paper examines the Blended Wing Body (BWB) design in aviation, which represents one of the most promising innovations to address the growing challenges of energy efficiency and noise reduction in air transport. The BWB represents a revolutionary conceptual shift compared to the conventional wing-fuselage configuration, fully integrating the wing with the aircraft's central body. Through a review of the technical literature and current research projects, this paper presents the state of the art of the BWB design, highlighting the significant aerodynamic and economic advantages over traditional designs, including a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 27% and a 20% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency. Furthermore, the main technical challenges hindering commercial implementation are also analyzed, including stability and control issues, cabin pressurization, and propulsion system integration.
Il presente lavoro esamina il design Blended Wing Body (BWB) nell'aviazione, che rappresenta una delle più promettenti innovazioni per affrontare le crescenti sfide di efficienza energetica e riduzione del rumore nel trasporto aereo. Il BWB rappresenta un cambiamento concettuale rivoluzionario rispetto alla configurazione convenzionale ala-fusoliera, integrando completamente l'ala con il corpo centrale dell'aeromobile. Attraverso un'analisi della letteratura tecnica e dei progetti di ricerca attuali, questo lavoro presenta lo stato dell'arte del design BWB, evidenziando i significativi vantaggi aerodinamici ed economici rispetto alle configurazioni tradizionali, inclusa una riduzione del consumo di carburante fino al 27% e un miglioramento dell'efficienza aerodinamica del 20%. Inoltre, vengono anche analizzate le principali sfide tecniche che ostacolano l'implementazione commerciale, tra cui problemi di stabilità e controllo, pressurizzazione della cabina e integrazione dei sistemi propulsivi.
Architettura Blended Wing Body (BWB): vantaggi, sfide e applicazioni future
LOTTO, RICCARDO
2024/2025
Abstract
This paper examines the Blended Wing Body (BWB) design in aviation, which represents one of the most promising innovations to address the growing challenges of energy efficiency and noise reduction in air transport. The BWB represents a revolutionary conceptual shift compared to the conventional wing-fuselage configuration, fully integrating the wing with the aircraft's central body. Through a review of the technical literature and current research projects, this paper presents the state of the art of the BWB design, highlighting the significant aerodynamic and economic advantages over traditional designs, including a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 27% and a 20% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency. Furthermore, the main technical challenges hindering commercial implementation are also analyzed, including stability and control issues, cabin pressurization, and propulsion system integration.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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