Aeroacoustic and aerodynamic optimization of aircraft propeller blades

B. G. Marinus, M. Roger, R. A. Van Den Braembussche

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Abstract

Multidisciplinary and multi-objective optimization of transonic propeller blades is performed with Differential Evolution. The optimization process relies on the combined use of an Artificial Neural Network metamodel to allow spreading of the process over large numbers of generations as well as individuals, and of RANS simulations in order to safeguard the accuracy. The optimization parameters comprise the control points of b-spline parameterizations of the radial distributions of sweep, twist, chord and thickness as well as the points controlling the shape of the two airfoils used to manufacture the blade. The optimization results are discussed in terms of aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (31st AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference)
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event16th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (31st AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference) - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 7 Jun 20109 Jun 2010

Publication series

Name16th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (31st AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference)

Conference

Conference16th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (31st AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference)
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period7/06/109/06/10

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