NACA 2412 Drag Reduction Using V-Shaped Riblets

Selvanose, Smitha Mol, MARIMUTHU, Siva, AWAN, Abdul Waheed and Daniel, Kamran (2024) NACA 2412 Drag Reduction Using V-Shaped Riblets. Eng, 5 (2). pp. 944-957. ISSN 2673-4117

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This research focuses on addressing a significant concern in the aviation industry, which is drag. The primary objective of this project is to achieve drag reduction through the implementation of riblets on a wing featuring the NACA 2412 aerofoil, operating at subsonic speeds. Riblets, with the flow direction on wing surfaces, have demonstrated the potential to effectively decrease drag in diverse applications. This investigation includes computational analysis within the ANSYS
Workbench framework, employing a polyhedral mesh model. The scope of this research encompasses the analysis of both a conventional wing and a modified wing with riblets. A comparative analysis is conducted to assess variations in drag values between the two configurations. Parameters, including geometry, dimensions, and riblet placement at varying angles of attack, are explored to comprehend their impact on drag reduction. Notably, 15.6% and 23% reductions in drag were identified at a 16-degree angle of attack with midspan and three-riblet models, separately. The computational mesh and method were validated using appropriate techniques.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty:	School of Digital, Technologies and Arts > Engineering
Depositing User:	Siva MARIMUTHU
Date Deposited:	23 May 2024 11:00
Last Modified:	23 May 2024 11:00
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URI:	https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/8288

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