Comparative study of the effects of sweep and humps on high-speed propeller blades

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Abstract

Previous work on multidisciplinary optimization of high-speed propeller blades led to the emergence of humpy blades with or without sweep. The present paper is intended to deliver more insight in the potential benefits of such blades by means of a comparative study of four blade designs. These designs differ only in their respective chord distribution and tip sweep. Comparisons will be given in terms of aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance for the four designs operating either in identical ow conditions, hence different load, or in similar thrust conditions, hence slightly different ow conditions due to adaptation of the blade angle.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (33rd AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference)
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc
ISBN (Print)9781600869327
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Event18th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference 2012 (33rd AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference) - , United States
Duration: 4 Jun 20126 Jun 2012

Publication series

Name18th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference (33rd AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference)

Conference

Conference18th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference 2012 (33rd AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
Period4/06/126/06/12

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