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The Calculation of Propeller Thrust using Semi-infinite Helical Vortices and a Wind tunnel Test

나선와류를 이용한 프로펠러 추력계산과 풍동 시험 연구

  • 박영민 (인하대학교 항공우주공학과) ;
  • 김범수 (인하대학교 항공우주공학과)
  • Received : 2010.12.16
  • Accepted : 2011.08.26
  • Published : 2011.09.01
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Abstract

In this study, a program has been coded to evaluate propeller thrust rapidly following the effects of propeller shapes and the environmental facts. At this time, Semi-infinite Helical Vortices model is used to predict the induction factor which is introduced by Kawada. This program is based on Wrench's Propeller lifting line theory, and it can predict aerodynamic coefficients such as thrust, power, and efficiency. First of all, this program is compared with test results of NACA reports to verify of the reliability. Secondly, subsonic wind tunnel test has been performed following variations of propeller's rpm and inflow velocities.

본 연구에서는 프로펠러의 형상 및 환경 요소의 영향에 따른 추력값을 빠르게 계산할 수 있는 프로그램을 개발하였다. 여기서 유도 요소를 계산하기 위해서, 카와다에 의해 소개된 준-무한 나선와류 모델을 이용하였다. 본 code의 구조는 Wrench의 프로펠러 양력선 이론에 기초하여 제작되었으며, 프로펠러의 추력, 파워 및 효율 등의 공력값을 계산할 수 있다. 1차적인 프로그램의 신뢰성 있는 검증을 위해 NACA 보고서의 시험 결과와 비교 및 검증을 시행하였다. 2차적인 프로그램의 검증을 위해서는, 프로펠러 회전속도와 전진 속도에 변화를 주면서 아음속 풍동 시험을 수행하였다.

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