Overview

This project consists of a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of the GOE398 airfoil using Ansys Fluent. The objective was to evaluate the airfoil’s aerodynamic behavior at various angles of attack under steady-state conditions. The study includes pressure and velocity fields, as well as lift and drag coefficient.

The results were included in a presentation at the XVII Ansys Convergence Mexico 2020, focused on basic aerodynamic analysis.

Methodology

  • The airfoil profile was modeled in 2D.
  • Simulations were performed for angles of attack between 0° and 20°.
  • A structured mesh was generated and refined near the boundary layer.

Analysis Parameters

  • Pressure coefficient distribution
  • Velocity magnitude and streamlines
  • Lift and drag coefficient estimation
  • Stall onset and boundary layer behavior

Tools and Technologies

  • Simulation: Ansys Fluent