Optimization of hydrofoils using a genetic algorithm

Travis Cocke, Zachary Moscicki, Ramesh Agarwal

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Abstract

In this paper, we employ a genetic algorithm (GA) for shape optimization of hydrofoils for application in a sailing craft. The hydrofoil for a sailing craft should have high lift at lower speeds and low drag at higher speeds. Computations are performed for a hydrofoil in deep water as well as one close to the free surface. The commercially available software FLUENT is used for calculation of the flow field. It is shown that the combined GA optimization technique is capable of accurately and efficiently finding globally optimal hydrofoils.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2012
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
Pages1720-1744
Number of pages25
ISBN (Print)9781624101854
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2012 - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: Jun 25 2012Jun 28 2012

Publication series

Name30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2012

Conference

Conference30th AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period06/25/1206/28/12

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