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Hydrodynamic Analysis of Symmetrical Naca Airfoils: A CFD Simulation Approach
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive numerical investigation of the hydrodynamic characteristics of selected NACA airfoil profiles using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations performed in ANSYS Fluent. The primary objective is to evaluate the fluid–structure interaction behavior of these airfoils when subjected to marine flow conditions relevant to offshore and submerged engineering applications. By modeling the interaction between incompressible fluid flow and various NACA geometries, the study systematically analyzes key …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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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