Airfoil Vortex Shedding

At high angles of attack, the flow across airfoils can separate. This separation can induce transient vortex shedding. It is important to understand the frequency and amplitude of the shed vortices, as they can materially impact the lift and drag of the airfoil.

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The following simulation was performed on a NACA2412 airfoil using Ansys Fluent.