This study interest flow control using a new vortex generators (VGs) shape with counter-rotating vortices, obtained by adding a new element to a configuration mostly investigated. The experiments were performed in the aim to determine the VGs answer when placed on the suction face at 10% from the leading edge of an airfoil Naca 0015 in order to improve the lift and drag coefficients. The investigations were accomplished in wind tunnel for two Reynolds numbers and geometrical vortex generators configurations. The obtained results are analyzed according to several parameters such as the VG height, the space between the same VG pair and the additional factor. The results show a profit brought by the passive devices estimated at about 28% of the CL/Cd ratio.
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