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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Vol 10 No 5 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 200-203
International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology
OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 10-05-2026
In recent years, the increasing demand for energy efficient systems has emphasized the need to enhance the performance of centrifugal fans. This paper presents the design and analysis of a centrifugal fan blade inspired by the natural structure of avian wings. Bird wings exhibit unique aerodynamic characteristics such as varying curvature, thickness, and twist along their span, which contribute to efficient airflow management. These biomimetic features are adapted and implemented in the design of a centrifugal fan blade using SolidWorks.
The developed model is further analyzed using ANSYS Fluent to evaluate airflow behavior and pressure distribution. The simulation results indicate improved airflow uniformity and enhanced aerodynamic performance compared to conventional fan blade designs. The study demonstrates that nature-inspired design approaches can provide simple, efficient, and innovative solutions for improving the performance of engineering systems.
Centrifugal fan, Biomimicry, Teal bird wing, Blade design, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), ANSYS, SolidWorks, Aerodynamic performance, Flow analysis, Efficiency improvement
Vasudha Shinde, Mehak Shaikh, Ruchi Yadav, & M. U. Gan. (2026). Design and Analysis of Centrifugal Fan Blade Inspired By Teal Bird Wings. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(5), 200-203. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.105026
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