Numerical Investigation of NACA-0015 Airfoil Performance Using ANSYS

A Detailed Study of Lift, Drag, and Stall Characteristics

Authors

  • Salem Fathi Elsheltat Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8459-9078
  • Abdulbaset Ahmed Alshara Faculty of Medical Technology-Misurata
  • Ali Alhussain Altaweel Misurata University
  • Eman Abdulsalam Misurata University

Keywords:

Angle of attack, Computational Fluid , Dynamics, Lift and drag

Abstract

 

This article seeks to numerically analyze the aerodynamic performance of the NACA-0015 airfoil blade, with a focus on examining  the effects of varying the angle of attack on lift, drag, and stall characteristics. The design of an airplane's wing is critical for maximizing lift while minimizing drag, both of which are regulated by adjusting the angle of attack during flight. To explore these dynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis is employed using ANSYS software, particularly its FLUENT tool, to simulate fluid flow around the airfoil. The airfoil geometry, with a chord length of 0.06 meters and a span of 0.25 meters, is modeled in ANSYS Design Modeler. The CFD simulations are performed using the Realizable k-epsilon turbulence model, analyzing angles of attack ranging from 0° to 18° under low Reynolds numbers (6×104 to1.6×105). Through this comprehensive approach, the study provides a wider understanding of the flow characteristics over the NACA-0015 airfoil, contributing to the precise knowledge of airfoil performance in aviation applications.

Author Biography

Salem Fathi Elsheltat, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University

Dr. Salem Fathi Elsheltat is a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Misurata University. He holds a Ph.D. in Tribology from Cardiff University, UK, a MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bridgeport, USA, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Misurata University, Libya. Dr. Salem’s research interests focus on applied mechanics and biomedical engineering

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2024-07-07

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Elsheltat, S. F., Alshara, A. A., Altaweel, A. A., & Abdulsalam, E. (2024). Numerical Investigation of NACA-0015 Airfoil Performance Using ANSYS: A Detailed Study of Lift, Drag, and Stall Characteristics . Journal of Academic Research, 28(2), 01–15. Retrieved from https://lam-journal.ly/index.php/jar/article/view/697

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Vol. 28 No. 2 (2024)

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العلوم الهندسية والتطبيقية

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