Flap and Slat Noise

Saravana Kumar R

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Introduction
During landing and take-off phases of the flight, high-lift devices
such as flaps and slats are deployed. Recent advancements and
research into the propulsion systems have made the engines
quieter. So, airframe noise,especially flaps, salts and landing gears,
contributes a significant part to the overall noise produced during
take-off and landing.

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Flow field around flap

Two major vortex systems
Upper surface vortex
Side edge vortex
As we move along the chord, the merge together and form a

single system
Merging occurs at a lesser distance from leading edge for large
f
Vortex breakdown

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Blowing flap
Active method
Slot location based on flow field

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Blowing flap-observations
T4-deteriorated vortex
B1-strengthened the vortex
S4-provided a retaining wall but ineffective

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Flap fences
Passive method
Lower only config, lower and upper config

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Flap fence-Results

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Flow field around slat

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Slat noise-Factors

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Porous slat

Does not support shear layer

Prevents shedding of vortices
Oscillations may be conducted through porous surface
Less fluctuating wake
Noise reduction 20 dB

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Thank you!

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