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RRL Flashcards for AeroFac Mini Proposal & Related Literature (Video Notes)

RRL MATRIX NOTES FOR AEROFAC MINI PROPOSAL

RRL Matrix Overview

  • Purpose: Review of Related Literature (RRL) organized as a matrix to support the proposed AeroFac Mini project: a sustainable, economically conscious mini aerodynamic testing facility for aircraft using recyclable materials at San Beda University, Rizal.
  • Form/Group context: Form B PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal); Researchers: De Leon, Ashton Quisto, Leeray M. Strand; Section: 12 STEM 1; Group No: 5.
  • Key fields used in each entry: Journal/Source, Author(s), Year, Title, Method, Sample, Tool, Core Findings.
  • Cross-cutting themes across sources: sustainability, recycling technologies, mini wind tunnel concepts, low-cost educational tools, materials sustainability, and design approaches toward eco-/sustainability-driven engineering.
  • Relevance to AeroFac Mini: informs material choices (recyclable/sustainable), wind tunnel/wind test concepts, flow control methods, and lifecycle considerations for a small-scale aerodynamic facility.

Source 1 (Page 1)

  • Authors: Tayebi, Sambucci & Valente
  • Year: 2024
  • Journal/Source: Sustainability
  • Title: Waste Management of Wind Turbine Blades: A Literature Review
  • Method: Review of recycling technology options and their outputs; evaluation of material recovery processes
  • Sample: Not specified in transcript
  • Tool: Not specified in transcript
  • Core findings: Highlights microplastic hazards associated with wind turbine blade waste; emphasizes the need for alternative recycling pathways and end-of-life management strategies to improve environmental outcomes; discusses mechanical, thermal, and chemical recycling approaches as part of the waste-management spectrum.
  • Notes on relevance: Directly informs sustainability considerations for AeroFac Mini’s material lifecycle, especially if wind-turbine-derived or composite materials are contemplated as recyclable components or end-of-life options.
  • Transcript cue: Mentions “Form B PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal)” as the grouping context.

Source 2 (Page 2)

  • Authors: Kim, S.; Park, J.; Lee, D.
  • Year: 2022
  • Journal/Source: Journal of Composite Recycling
  • Title: A Sustainable Mini Wind Tunnel for Educational Use
  • Method: Experimental Design
  • Sample: Mini wind tunnel prototype
  • Tool: Sustainable materials, sensors
  • Core findings: Demonstrates low-cost, eco-friendly mini wind tunnels suitable for aerodynamics education; supports accessible hands-on learning while aligning with sustainability goals.
  • Relevance to AeroFac Mini: Provides a concrete precedent for building a small-scale wind tunnel with sustainable materials and integrated sensors; supports educational/testing objectives of the proposed facility.
  • Transcript cue: Also lists “Form B PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal)”.

Source 3 (Page 2)

  • Authors: Peng H.; Wang & Zimmermann
  • Year: 2020
  • Journal/Source: IET Smart Cities
  • Title: Composite Recycling Techniques
  • Method: Case study
  • Sample: Aerospace composite waste
  • Tool: Thermal, chemical, and mechanical recycling methods
  • Core findings: Offers a comprehensive overview of current aerospace composite recycling technologies and assesses their pros and cons across recycling pathways.
  • Relevance to AeroFac Mini: Builds understanding of how composite waste can be recycled or repurposed, informing material selection and end-of-life strategies for a compact test facility using recyclable materials.
  • Transcript cue: Form B PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal).

Source 4 (Page 2)

  • Author: Angelo Filippatos
  • Year: 2025
  • Journal/Source: IET Smart Cities (as per transcript; context suggests a related entry)
  • Title: Integrating Sustainability
  • Method: Case Study
  • Sample: Material and structural domains (inferred from fragmentary transcript)
  • Tool: Not explicitly stated in transcript
  • Core findings: Not fully specified in transcript; appears to address integration of sustainability into material and structural considerations.
  • Relevance to AeroFac Mini: Indicates broader applicability of sustainability integration in engineering design, materials selection, and structural concepts relevant to a small, recyclable-materials-based testing facility.
  • Transcript cue: “Form B PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal)”.

Source 5 (Page 3)

  • Authors: Dionysios Markatos; Athina Theochari
  • Year: (not clearly stated in transcript; inferred around 2023 from context)
  • Title: Aircraft Component Design: Towards a Transition from Eco-Driven to Sustainability-Driven Design
  • Method: Focus on modeling tools to drive the design process
  • Sample: Not explicitly specified in transcript
  • Tool: Modeling tools to support sustainability-driven design decisions
  • Core findings: Emphasizes shifting from eco-driven to sustainability-driven design in aircraft components; discusses frameworks or approaches that integrate environmental considerations into the design process for urban air mobility contexts.
  • Relevance to AeroFac Mini: Highlights a design philosophy that prioritizes sustainability throughout the design process, an important mindset for developing a mini aerodynamic testing facility with recyclable materials.
  • Transcript cue: Also mentions “Aerospace Science and Technology” as a potential venue; Form B PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal).

Source 6 (Page 3)

  • Authors: Zhang, L.; Wang, Q.; Liu, H.
  • Year: 2023
  • Title: Advanced Flow Control Techniques in Low-Speed Wind Tunnels
  • Journal/Source: Aerospace Science and Technology
  • Method: Experimental design
  • Sample: Subsonic wind tunnel airflow (implied)
  • Tool: Sustainable materials for wind tunnels (implied by context of RRL focus on sustainability)
  • Core findings: Enhances aerodynamic measurement precision and reduces turbulence effects in low-speed wind tunnels.
  • Relevance to AeroFac Mini: Provides insight into flow-control strategies and measurement accuracy for a mini wind tunnel, important for reliable aerodynamic testing in a compact facility using sustainable materials.
  • Transcript cue: Submitted to Andres S. Budiao; Form B PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal).

Overall connections and implications for AeroFac Mini

  • Material sustainability: Several sources emphasize recycling techniques, end-of-life management, and the use of sustainable materials in wind-tunnel-related contexts. This supports the concept of AeroFac Mini prioritizing recyclable materials in construction and operation.
  • Educational/educational-tech alignment: Mini wind tunnel concepts and low-cost educational tooling align with AeroFac Mini’s goal of providing accessible aerodynamic testing infrastructure for students.
  • Design philosophy: The shift toward sustainability-driven design (eco- to sustainability-driven) informs how AeroFac Mini could approach component design, material selection, and lifecycle thinking.
  • Flow control and measurement: Advances in flow control and accurate measurement in wind tunnels can enhance the quality of experiments conducted in a small facility, contributing to credible testing results.
  • Economic consciousness: Several entries discuss cost considerations (e.g., low-cost wind tunnels) and recycling technologies, aligning with the project’s aim to be economically conscious.
  • Ethical/practical implications: Emphasis on microplastic hazards and responsible end-of-life recycling underlines governance considerations for material choices and disposal strategies in a university setting.

Notes on transcript structure and form

  • The transcript uses Form B PR 2 (San Beda University-Rizal) repeatedly, indicating a standardized reporting format for the RRL matrix.
  • Some entries are fragmentary or contain garbled phrasing, but the core ideas (sustainability, recycling, wind-tunnel testing, and flow-control concepts) are identifiable and relevant to AeroFac Mini.
  • Where details are missing or unclear (e.g., exact years, complete methodologies, or full core findings), the notes indicate the available information and mark gaps for follow-up in the actual source documents.

Synthesis for AeroFac Mini planning (derived insights)

  • Material selection: Favor recyclable and low-environmental-impact materials; consider composite recycling options as part of the facility’s lifecycle plan.
  • Wind-tunnel approach: Leverage mini wind tunnel concepts from the literature to support an affordable, educational testing environment; aim for a prototype that integrates sustainable materials and sensing capabilities.
  • Measurement fidelity: Incorporate flow-control strategies and measurement precision improvements to ensure credible aerodynamic testing results in a compact facility.
  • Sustainability-driven design ethos: Adopt a design framework that gradually shifts from eco-friendly considerations to fully sustainability-driven decisions in components, structure, and operations.
  • Education and outreach: Align AeroFac Mini with educational objectives similar to the cited mini wind tunnel studies to support learning outcomes in aerodynamics, materials science, and environmental engineering.

Key takeaways to carry into proposal development

  • Ground AeroFac Mini in established sustainability and recycling concepts from the literature, explicitly linking material choices to lifecycle considerations and end-of-life strategies.
  • Include a clear plan for recyclable-material construction, with a parallel plan for testing and validating flow phenomena using a mini wind tunnel with sustainable components.
  • Articulate how the facility will address both educational goals and practical constraints (cost, safety, maintenance) while aligning with ethical considerations related to waste, microplastics, and environmental impact.
  • Use the cited sources as benchmarks for design decisions, test instrumentation, and sustainability metrics to be defined in the AeroFac Mini project plan.

End of notes for the RRL matrix entries. If needed, I can reorganize by source or extract direct quotes for direct citation in your write-up.