Propeller Blade Shape Optimization with a Hybrid BEMT/CFD Approach

Andreas Kümmel, Marco Stuhlpfarrer, Patrick Pölzlbauer, Christian Breitsamter

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Abstract

A propeller blade shape optimization is performed. The design process is divided into two parts: A preliminary design study applying the Blade Element Momentum Theory (BEMT) and a detailed aerodynamic analysis by means of 3D CFD simulations. The fast modeling with the BEMT allows to cover a wide range of the design space and to investigate the basic blade shape. Within this step, the chord and twist distribution are optimized. Additionally, an airfoil optimization for different radial sections of the propeller blade is conducted. For this purpose 2D Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulations are performed. In the next step, the preliminary design study is analyzed in more detail through 3D RANS simulations and further optimization potential is revealed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNotes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages362-371
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020

Publication series

NameNotes on Numerical Fluid Mechanics and Multidisciplinary Design
Volume142
ISSN (Print)1612-2909
ISSN (Electronic)1860-0824

Keywords

  • BEMT
  • CFD simulation
  • Propeller
  • Shape optimization

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