A comparative CFD analysis of NACA0012 and NACA4412 airfoils

Abstract

Wind energy has been seen as one of the most suitable sources of renewable energy. Wind energy is low cost when compared the other sources. Therefore, wind energy can gain an edge over the fossil-fired power plants. Aerodynamic efficiency of the airfoil is very crucial for aerodynamic efficiency of the wind turbine. The primary purpose of our study was to analyze the NACA0012 and NACA4412 airfoil at various attack angles with constant Reynolds number and to examine the effects of the symmetrical and asymmetrical profiles of the airfoil. Analysis of aerodynamic performance of NACA0012 and NACA4412 airfoil were performed with using ANSYS Fluent program. Also, lift coefficients and drag coefficients were calculated at various attack angles.  According to calculations, optimum attack angles were found for each profile. Finally, NACA0012 and NACA4412 airfoils were discussed and reported in terms of their airfoil performances.

Keywords

• Airfoil,NACA,CFD,Ansys fluent,Lift and drag coefficient

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