Development, startup operations and testsof a propeller wind tunnel test rig

  • Sebastian Speck
  • , Sebastian Herbst
  • , Hyemin Kim
  • , Franz Georg Stein
  • , Mirko Hornung

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

In the framework of recent investigations on novel UAV propulsion concepts the work behind this publication is a contribution to bring numerical evaluations and experimental data into better agreement. The presented propeller test facility is tailored to measure small scale electric propulsion trains (<15 kW) sufficiently precise so that detailed changes on the design of a propeller can be resolved. The present paper focuses on the specific considerations that have to be made to develop a comprehensive instrument for automatic wind tunnel tests and depicts notable experiences that have made in a first measurement campaign. The results will be mirrored with numerical calculations by an implementation of an enhanced blade element and momentum method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication33rd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624103636
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event33rd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, 2015 - Dallas, United States
Duration: 22 Jun 201526 Jun 2015

Publication series

Name33rd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference

Conference

Conference33rd AIAA Applied Aerodynamics Conference, 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDallas
Period22/06/1526/06/15

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