{"title":"A theory on understanding aerodynamic phenomena of airfoils and the significance of airfoil’s thickness on lift and drag","authors":"A. Seeni","doi":"10.13111/2066-8201.2022.14.3.9","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a new theory explaining aerodynamic phenomena of airfoils. The theory is based on the application of Newton’s classical mechanics rather than differential equations of fluid dynamics. The approach in developing the equations contains both geometrical and fluid dynamics perspectives of motion of body in a fluid. Based on the theory, it is shown that new airfoil designs could be generated through the application of “contraction” and subsequent “expansion” in the geometry for lift generation. The effect of thickness of airfoil is important in the context of lift and drag and further investigation on its effect on airfoil aerodynamics is conducted. The obtained results are reported and discussed.","PeriodicalId":37556,"journal":{"name":"INCAS Bulletin","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2022-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"INCAS Bulletin","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.13111/2066-8201.2022.14.3.9","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"Engineering","Score":null,"Total":0}
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This paper proposes a new theory explaining aerodynamic phenomena of airfoils. The theory is based on the application of Newton’s classical mechanics rather than differential equations of fluid dynamics. The approach in developing the equations contains both geometrical and fluid dynamics perspectives of motion of body in a fluid. Based on the theory, it is shown that new airfoil designs could be generated through the application of “contraction” and subsequent “expansion” in the geometry for lift generation. The effect of thickness of airfoil is important in the context of lift and drag and further investigation on its effect on airfoil aerodynamics is conducted. The obtained results are reported and discussed.
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INCAS BULLETIN is a scientific quartely journal published by INCAS – National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” (under the aegis of The Romanian Academy) Its current focus is the aerospace field, covering fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, flight theory, aeroelasticity, structures, applied control, mechatronics, experimental aerodynamics, computational methods. All submitted papers are peer-reviewed. The journal will publish reports and short research original papers of substance. Unique features distinguishing this journal: R & D reports in aerospace sciences in Romania The INCAS BULLETIN of the National Institute for Aerospace Research "Elie Carafoli" includes the following sections: 1) FULL PAPERS. -Strength of materials, elasticity, plasticity, aeroelasticity, static and dynamic analysis of structures, vibrations and impact. -Systems, mechatronics and control in aerospace. -Materials and tribology. -Kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms, friction, lubrication. -Measurement technique. -Aeroacoustics, ventilation, wind motors. -Management in Aerospace Activities. 2) TECHNICAL-SCIENTIFIC NOTES and REPORTS. Includes: case studies, technical-scientific notes and reports on published areas. 3) INCAS NEWS. Promote and emphasise INCAS technical base and achievements. 4) BOOK REVIEWS.
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