The Effect of Winglets on the Aircraft Wing Aerodynamics; Numerical Studies Using LES

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Abstract

The wing of an aircraft undergoes complex flow phenomena which affect the aerodynamics performance. Tip vortex formation and wake developments are two of the main factors affecting the aerodynamic performance. Winglets have been used to mitigate the tip vortex formation and improve the wing aerodynamic performance. In the present research we study the aerodynamic performance of single and double-winglets. The numerical computations are carried out using the large eddy simulation (LES) approach. The aerodynamic performance of single and double-winglet designs are compared. The preliminary results show that the double-winglet improves the aerodynamic performance of the wing by increasing the lift coefficient and reducing the tip vortex formation.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationAIAA Scitech 2019 Forum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624105784
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 6 2019
EventAIAA Scitech Forum, 2019 - San Diego, United States
Duration: Jan 7 2019Jan 11 2019

Publication series

NameAIAA Scitech 2019 Forum

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Scitech Forum, 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period01/7/1901/11/19

Disciplines

  • Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

  • Aircraft wing aerodynamics
  • Effect
  • LES
  • Numerical studies
  • Winglets

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