Aerodynamic Performance Characteristics of MGT Compressors

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Young Seok Kang ◽  
Jaesung Huh
Author(s):  
Dirk Schönweitz ◽  
Richard Becker ◽  
Paul-Benjamin Ebel ◽  
Rainer Schnell ◽  
Michael Schroll

2020 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 1359-1367
Author(s):  
Onur Erkan ◽  
Musa Özkan ◽  
T. Hikmet Karakoç ◽  
Stephen J. Garrett ◽  
Peter J. Thomas

Author(s):  
C. P. van Dam ◽  
A. Cooperman ◽  
A. McLennan ◽  
R. Chow ◽  
J. Baker

This paper addresses the primary concerns regarding the aerodynamic performance characteristics of thick airfoils with blunt trailing edges (or so-called flatback airfoils) and the utilization of these section shapes in the design of rotor blades for utility-scale wind turbines. Results from wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamic studies demonstrate the favorable impact of the blunt trailing edge on the aerodynamic performance characteristics including higher maximum lift coefficient and reduced sensitivity of lift to premature boundary layer transition. The negative effect of the blunt trailing edge on drag can be partially mitigated through simple trailing edge treatments such as splitter plates. Studies on the effect of these section shapes on wind turbine rotor performance show that at attached flow conditions this inboard blade modification does not adversely affect rotor torque output. Blade system design studies involving the collective optimization of aerodynamic performance, structural strength and weight, and manufacturing complexity demonstrate the overall favorable impact of the flatback concept.


Author(s):  
Pritam Saha ◽  
Harshpreet Singh Kaberwal

Comparison of the Aerodynamic Performance characteristics of NACA 2312 and NACA 2412 aerofoils under the same flow conditions at a Reynolds number of 2.74 x 106 is presented. ANSYS is used for the creation of geometry and meshing and FLUENT is used as a solver. Coefficient of lift and coefficient of drag for both aerofoils are compared for a range of Angle of Attack while the free stream velocity of air is kept constant. This analysis can be used for the wing design and other aerodynamic modelling corresponds to these aerofoils.


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