Análisis aerodinámico computacional de dispositivos de punta de ala en la aeronave Vultur

Abstract

This project contains the step-by-step procedure of the analysis and comparison of results through the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) whose main purpose is to determine which of the three configurations designed (wing clean, wing winglet, wing tiptank) for the Vultur aircraft allows to obtain greater performance and efficiency taking into account the needs under which it was designed based on the requirements established by FAC (Fuerza Aérea Colombiana). In turn, the theoretical foundations of the CFD will be shown in general, used as a fundamental basis in the development of the project, in addition the design characteristics determined for the prototypes and their elaboration in 1:10 scale will be observed that will allow a clearer guide to the objects of study of the project throughout its development. This report will provide tables and figures that show the analysis process at each stage, which were essential to determine which of the three configurations provided better performance and efficiency of the Vultur aircraft, from which it was established that the wing winglet provides a better contribution to the aircraft in terms of the study parameters. Finally, the conclusions obtained at the end of this project and recommendations for future research projects based on the design and aerodynamic analysis of wingtip devices or improvement of the results obtained will be presented.