Design and simulation of airship model

Abstract

This paper presents the design and simulation of airship models using ANSYS Fluent. It focuses on the traditionally used airship for transportation purpose based on that envelope design of airship model is selected. The paper highlights the advantages and disadvantages of using an airship for transportation purpose in the average Indian climatic condition. The design of various outlines of airship envelope like Sphere, Spheroid-I, Spheroid-II, Spheroid-III made for consideration of the minimum surface area and maximum volume, the analysis of different shapes of an airship model is carried out using ANSYS Fluent and proper shape of an airship model is selected for transportation purpose.