The book starts with the general history of propeller evolution (chapter 1) and a view of the propeller design problem, which contains the fundamental vocabulary of propeller theory (chapter 2). Chapter 3 discusses propeller geometry and the parametric representation of its geometric properties. The aerodynamics of the propeller are reviewed thoroughly in chapters 4 through 7. Chapter 4 describes the basic blade-element model, BEM, used extensively throughout this book in various combinations. Chapter 5 describes three momentum theory models - axial, general, and simplified. Chapter 6 combines the BEM and momentum theory into blade-element/momentum theory, which is probably the most useful aerodynamic theory for propeller analysis. Finally, in Chapter 7, additional induced velocity theories are depicted, including vortex theory and lifting line model with three separate wake models. Chapter 8 describes the three standard engines used to power propellers: reciprocating, turbo-prop, and electric. Chapter 9 explains the propeller effect on the air vehicle on which it is installed. Chapters 10 and 11 deal with the acoustic and structure analysis of propellers. Chapter 12 closes the theoretical part of the book with a discussion of the propeller design process. It presents two significant methods: Betz's based method and multidisciplinary design optimization, MDO. These are later demonstrated in four different design cases in chapter 13. Although the book is aimed at engineers who strive to design propellers, it also benefits those who want to deepen their knowledge of propeller theory and design considerations"- Provided by publisher
Propeller design
2024
xxvi, 318 Seiten
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English
DDC: | 629.134/36 | |
BKL: | 55.50 Luftfahrzeugtechnik |
SLUB | 1926
|SLUB | 1926
|SLUB | 1926
|Engineering Index Backfile | 1928