Partially-averaged navier-stokes simulations of unsteady flow around NACA0021 airfoil at 60°angle of attack

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Abstract

The high Reynolds number flow around airfoils at large (beyond stall) angles of attack is a challenging CFD problem of significant importance for the aerospace industry. In this study, partially-averaged Navier-Stokes (PANS) simulations have been performed on the unsteady flow around a NACA0021 airfoil at 60°angle of attack. A spatially varying PANS model is modified and validated. Detailed investigations are carried on the effect of time stepping, the effect of span-wise length, the effect of grid resolution, respectively. The results show the best agreement with experimental data when ranges from 0.1 to 0.4. Compared to the unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (URANS) simulation and the detached eddy simulation (DES), PANS simulation shows visible improvements on the prediction of force coefficients and pressure distribution on the surface of NACA0021 airfoil.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 Applied Aerodynamics Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624105593
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
Event36th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, 2018 - [state] GA, United States
Duration: 25 Jun 201829 Jun 2018

Publication series

Name2018 Applied Aerodynamics Conference

Conference

Conference36th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
City[state] GA
Period25/06/1829/06/18

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