CFD Analysis of Counter-Rotating Vane-Type Wing Vortex Generator for Regional Aircraft

Abstract

Vortex generator is a component that has a significant impact on aircraft performance. The function of the vortex generator is to create vortices that can optimize the aerodynamic performance of aircraft wings by avoiding air flow separation and increasing lift at high angle of attack. Vortex generator can provide increased lift during take-off and landing due to the increased wing angle of attack. Although the use of vortex generator can be carried out using an experimental approach, a computational fluid dynamic approach to determine the influence of geometric parameters and placement of the vortex generator needs to be carried out. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of parameters like placement on the wing chord, height of the boundary layer, length, shape, angle of incidence and distance between pairs on the lift and drag. The model used as a computational fluid dynamic calculation model is the Spalart Allmaras transient model. As a result, vortex generator does not always have a good effect on aerodynamics. All configurations have a negative influence on the lift and drag values, but the flow separation phenomenon can be reduced significantly. Of all the configurations, the best configuration is obtained by exhibiting an ogive shape, positioned at 13.8% of the chord length, set at a 13o angle of incidence. The vortex generator should have a height closely matching the boundary layer, with a length 6.5 times the height and a pair spacing of 6.7 times the height