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10 articles for “Lift and drag coefficients”
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Design And Analysis of Carbon Filler Reinforced Composite Small Wind Turbine Blades
Abstract: Although wind turbines have great potential for capturing wind energy, their blades suffer from unstable aerodynamic loads as a result of operating for extended time in challenging conditions. Both structural and aerodynamic performance are negatively impacted by these loads. The effectiveness of the wind turbine and the use of wind energy are significantly impacted by the choice airfoil. Commonly used airfoils include NACA 4412, NACA 23012, and SG6043. The lift …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 79–89 Read article
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A Study of The Performance of surface modified NACA 2416 Airfoils at various Angles of Attach at Re80000
Abstract: This study delves into the aerodynamic effects and characteristics of surface-modified NACA 2416 airfoils, placing a greater emphasis on the aerodynamic efficiency of a two-dimensional surface-modified NACA 2416 airfoil under subsonic flow conditions at Re=80000 and various angles of attack (AOAs). The surface-modified airfoils were crafted using CATIA V5, and simulations were conducted in ANSYS Fluent for angles of attack ranging from 0° to 12°.The CFD results encompass a broad …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 34–39 Read article
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A Computational Study of Lift and Drag Characteristics for NACA 4415 and NACA 2412 Aerofoils
Abstract: The performance of an aerofoil is crucial in designing wind turbine blades, aircraft wings, and other aerodynamic surfaces. This project presents a comparative analysis of two widely used aerofoil profiles, NACA 4415 and NACA 2412, to study their lift and drag characteristics under different flow regimes. The aerofoil geometries were developed using the NACA four-digit notation and modeled in ANSYS Design Modeler. Numerical simulations were conducted in ANSYS Fluent for …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1298–1315 Read article
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Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbines: A Review of Design Principles and Fabrication Approaches
Abstract: The need for renewable energy-based applications is rising in the modern world. The wind turbine is among the most practical energy sources. The best examples of using wind energy to its fullest extent are windmills. One such use for wind energy harvesting is the “Vertical Axis Wind Turbine” project work. In this project, the possibility of producing electricity and supplying it to bus stops, traffic lights, streetlights, etc. was investigated. …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Aerodynamic Analysis of Foliage Stimulated Airfoil Design for Enhanced Strength with Carbon Fibre-reinforced Polymer
Abstract: Ever since the beginning of aviation, there has been an unwavering desire to improve airfoil design in order to improve aircraft performance. This insatiable desire for improvement has driven innumerable aerodynamicists to create a diverse range of revolutionary airfoils. This research investigates a revolutionary method to airfoil design, inspired by the complicated structures and aerodynamic qualities of natural leaves. Using biomimicry, the project seeks to increase the performance and efficiency …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 560–616 Read article
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Integration of Vertical Axis Wind Turbines into Urban Environments: Feasibility and Design Considerations
Abstract: Abstract This study aims to comprehensively investigate the performance of Savonius rotor wind turbines through a combination of numerical simulations and experimental testing. Initially, 3-dimensional CAD software Solidworks and ANSYS will be utilized to design detailed models of the turbines. Numerical meshes will then be generated around these models using FLUENT software, incorporating the k-ε turbulence model to simulate fluid flow fields. Parameters such as drag coefficient, lift coefficient, pressure …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of Dimpled 3D Aircraft Wing
Abstract: There is a strong demand for innovative designs, optimization of the aircraft components for their parts with respect to design, etc. One such innovation is by introduction of dimples in the wing of the aircraft. To study the effect of geometry modification of the wing, the present work compares the aerodynamic efficiency, ratio of lift to drag coefficients, along with different aerodynamic characteristics of an Inward and outward circular dimpled …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Aerodynamic Analysis of Bio-inspired Wing with Adaptive Aspect Ratio
Abstract: The bio-inspired morphing wing is a futuristic concept in the aviation field that draws inspiration from birds and insects. Drawing inspiration from the exceptional flight capabilities of birds and insects, the goal is to develop a wing design that can adapt its aspect ratio, similar to nature. By incorporating the adaptive aspect ratio capabilities into the wing configuration, it becomes possible to optimize the wing's aerodynamic performance to adapt wide …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 143–153 Read article
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AI-Assisted Optimization of Supersonic Airfoil Shapes Using CFD Coupling
Abstract: This paper presents a novel framework for optimizing supersonic airfoil geometries through integrated artificial intelligence and computational fluid dynamics coupling. Traditional gradient-based optimization methods for high-speed aerodynamic shapes suffer from computational expense and convergence difficulties in non-convex design spaces. The proposed methodology employs a deep neural network surrogate model trained on high-fidelity Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes solutions to approximate aerodynamic performance metrics across the design space. A hybrid particle swarm-genetic algorithm searches …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Aerodynamic Optimization of UAV Wings Using Machine Learning
Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly deployed across defense, transportation, agriculture, and environmental monitoring, demanding improved aerodynamic efficiency to enhance endurance, stability, and payload capacity. Traditional aerodynamic optimization approaches, relying on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind tunnel experiments, are often time-consuming and computationally expensive. This study proposes a machine learning (ML)-driven framework for the aerodynamic optimization of UAV wing geometries, aiming to significantly reduce design cycles while improving …
Published in International Journal on Drones · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article