To address the issue of dynamic wear and the associated aerodynamic property changes of the airfoil
this study uses a jet sandblasting platform to simulate sand and dust erosion on the airfoil. Additionally
particle image velocimetry (PIV) and strain balance techniques are employed to compare changes in the flow field around the airfoil and its lift and drag coefficients before and after wear. The experimental results show that when the erosion wear rate of the airfoil exceeds 0.205%
the linear region of the lift coefficient decreases by approximately 0.2
while the stall angle increases compared to that of the unworn airfoil. At the same time
erosive wear results in a reduction of the drag coefficient by approximately 0.025. Notably
the erosive wear delays the onset of airflow separation
which improves the stall characteristics of the airfoil.
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