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Numerical Study on Single and Multi-Element NACA 43018 Wing Airfoil with Leading-Edge Slat and Slotted Flap

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: An optimal wing configuration is crucial for achieving the best performance during various flight phases, including take-off, cruising, and landing. Such configurations also contribute to maximizing the aircraft's cruising range. This study compares the aerodynamic performance of NACA 43018 wings under different conditions: without high-lift devices, with a slotted flap, and with a combination of a leading-edge slat and slotted flap. Numerical simulations were conducted using the k-ɛ Realizable turbulence model at twelve different angles of attack, with a flow speed of 120 m/s. The results demonstrate that multiple-element wings significantly improve aerodynamic performance, particularly at low angles of attack, by reducing the induced drag coefficient and delaying flow separation.

Source: International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

DOI: 10.15282/ijame.21.3.2024.16.0899

Authors: Setyo Hariyadi, Bambang Juni Pitoyo, Nyaris Pambudiyatno, Sutardi, Wawan Aries Widodo

Institutions: Politeknik Penerbangan Surabaya, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Akademi Penerbang Indonesia Banyuwangi

Language: English

Topic: Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics

Subfield: Computational Mechanics

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402690125

FWCI: 1.636

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