Pressure Distribution around a Symmetric Aerofoil
Abstract:
The following report is based on an experiment conducted to calculate the lift curve slope for a symmetrical aerofoil subjected to varying angles of attack. Pressure readings were taken at different points on the upper and lower surface of the aerofoil. The report concludes that maximum lift is generated between 12 º -15º, which is also the stall point. It also states that region close to the leading edge contributes most to the lift force.
Introduction:
This experiment is designed to measure the static pressure distribution around a symmetric aerofoil, find the normal force and hence to determine the lift- curve slope.
For zero angle of attack the pressure distribution is
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From the graphs above it can be seen that maximum suction for all the angles (except -4º) exists at Hole 1, which is 1.27 mm from the leading edge on the upper surface. The angle of attack at which most suction is achieved is 11º where the CP value reaches -3.0; and it increases as the angle of attack is increased or decreased from 11º.
The CP values at the trailing edge vary for different angles. They all range between 0 and -0.5. It is maximum at -4º and 0º while it is minimum at 16º.
For all positive angles, the lowest CP values are found around 1.27 mm from the leading edge on the upper surface while the highest CP values are found around 2.29mm from the leading edge on the lower surface of the aerofoil. Such that, the maximum differences in the CP values exists at these points, which are closest to the leading edge. The bigger the difference between CP values the greater the lift force as the suction is maximum. Therefore, it can be concluded that the region close to the leading edge of the aerofoil contributes most to the lift force.
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