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bella lau
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Hello everyone,
I am a newcomer to CFD and have encountered some questions regarding the calculation of induced drag and parasitic drag while using Fluent for simulations. I am wondering if Fluent allows direct output of induced drag and parasitic drag, but it seems that this feature is not available. I have learned that Fluent can export the lift coefficient CL and the drag coefficient CD. I am curious if we can calculate the induced drag coefficient CDi using the equation : CDi = CLČ / (π * e * AR)(Where CL is the lift coefficient, e is the span efficiency factor and AR is the wing aspect ratio), and then use the equation : CD = CD0 + CDi to obtain the parasitic drag coefficient CD0? I'm really looking forward to hearing from experienced members! Thank you all! |
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No need for complicated empirical formula.
Fluent does output induced and parasitic drag. Induced drag is nothing but the projection of the lift force. |
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How can I achieve that?
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