Aerodynamic performance enhancement of NACA 6412 airfoil with serrated trailing edges
摘要
This study investigates the aerodynamic performance of the NACA 6412 airfoil with serrated trailing edges at various angles of attack (AOA) and Reynolds numbers. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional simulations were performed using Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) models, and the results were compared with wind tunnel experiments at a Reynolds number of 4.52 × 105. The primary objective was to assess the influence of trailing-edge serrations on lift and drag. The findings indicate that trailing-edge serrations, while generally associated with a slight increase in drag, contribute to improved lift characteristics and thereby enhance the overall aerodynamic efficiency, as reflected in a higher lift-to-drag ratio across varying angles of attack.