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April 9, 2011, 10:45	Wing lift in Solidwork Flow Simulation	#1
brianmcv New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 15	Hi! I'm pretty new to CFD, and trying to use Solidworks Flow Simulation to find the lift generated by a wing. I have calculated in theory that it should be around 50-60N and confirmed using NASA FoilSim, however the result I'm getting from Flow Simulation is only about 8.5N. Has anyone encountered anything like this before and could give me some pointers as to where I might be going wrong? I have set the air velocity the same in the simulation as in the calculation and ensure it is calculating for external flow excluding internal space. I have attached a screenshot of my set up if it helps. I am pulling my hair out here and could really use any help! Thanks.

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