Numerical simulation of the flow around two circular airfoils positioned across the stream using the LS-STAG method

Abstract

The flow around two circular airfoils positioned side by side (across the stream) at different distances between the airfoils is considered. The LS-STAG method, which belongs to the class of immersed boundary method is used for numerical simulation that makes it possible to calculate using rather coarse meshes. Stationary and trigger flow regimes have been simulated, as well as the patterns of flow with synchronization of two vortex trails in-phase and in anti-phase. For each regime, the typical dependences of coefficients of drag force and lift force on the time are presented. The obtained results are in good agreement with the known experimental and computational data.