Research of Large Inflow Angles BEMT-Based Analytical–Numerical Performance Evaluation Model

This paper presents a comprehensive analytical–numerical algorithm constructed for proprotor performance evaluation, focusing on accommodating large inflow angles. The algorithm’s design, range, and analytical features are clarified, indicating its potential to improve performance analysis, particul...

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Main Authors: Carlos Sosa Henríquez, Martynas Lendraitis
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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description This paper presents a comprehensive analytical–numerical algorithm constructed for proprotor performance evaluation, focusing on accommodating large inflow angles. The algorithm’s design, range, and analytical features are clarified, indicating its potential to improve performance analysis, particularly for blades with substantial pitch variations. The Stahlhut model has not been validated against the conventional BEMT small-inflow angle methodology. This paper implements a modified Stahlhut model, coupled with the conventional BEMT. Preliminary validations of the model demonstrate promising results, with deviations reduced to −3% to 4% compared to conventional BEMT methods exhibiting deviations as high as 20% to 88% against experimental data for a highly twisted proprotor. The reconsideration of the computational module carries considerable implications for the design and refinement of proprotors, providing alternative analysis methods that could improve operational effectiveness across a range of flight scenarios. Drawing upon the theoretical framework presented by Stahlhut, the algorithm enables a more complex understanding of proprotor dynamics, facilitating accurate predictions of the loads at each blade section. The introduced algorithm emerges as a valuable asset for evaluating proprotor performance during the early stages of design and certification, offering both low computational cost and medium to high reliability.
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spelling doaj-art-3898610314194f99bb851d385d4c7acc2024-12-27T14:26:56ZengMDPI AGFoundations2673-93212024-11-014464665710.3390/foundations4040040Research of Large Inflow Angles BEMT-Based Analytical–Numerical Performance Evaluation ModelCarlos Sosa Henríquez0Martynas Lendraitis1Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų Str. 56, 51424 Kaunas, LithuaniaFaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Studentų Str. 56, 51424 Kaunas, LithuaniaThis paper presents a comprehensive analytical–numerical algorithm constructed for proprotor performance evaluation, focusing on accommodating large inflow angles. The algorithm’s design, range, and analytical features are clarified, indicating its potential to improve performance analysis, particularly for blades with substantial pitch variations. The Stahlhut model has not been validated against the conventional BEMT small-inflow angle methodology. This paper implements a modified Stahlhut model, coupled with the conventional BEMT. Preliminary validations of the model demonstrate promising results, with deviations reduced to −3% to 4% compared to conventional BEMT methods exhibiting deviations as high as 20% to 88% against experimental data for a highly twisted proprotor. The reconsideration of the computational module carries considerable implications for the design and refinement of proprotors, providing alternative analysis methods that could improve operational effectiveness across a range of flight scenarios. Drawing upon the theoretical framework presented by Stahlhut, the algorithm enables a more complex understanding of proprotor dynamics, facilitating accurate predictions of the loads at each blade section. The introduced algorithm emerges as a valuable asset for evaluating proprotor performance during the early stages of design and certification, offering both low computational cost and medium to high reliability.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9321/4/4/40BEMTairfoil interpolationproprotor performanceinflow angle
spellingShingle Carlos Sosa Henríquez
Martynas Lendraitis
Research of Large Inflow Angles BEMT-Based Analytical–Numerical Performance Evaluation Model
Foundations
BEMT
airfoil interpolation
proprotor performance
inflow angle
title Research of Large Inflow Angles BEMT-Based Analytical–Numerical Performance Evaluation Model
title_full Research of Large Inflow Angles BEMT-Based Analytical–Numerical Performance Evaluation Model
title_fullStr Research of Large Inflow Angles BEMT-Based Analytical–Numerical Performance Evaluation Model
title_full_unstemmed Research of Large Inflow Angles BEMT-Based Analytical–Numerical Performance Evaluation Model
title_short Research of Large Inflow Angles BEMT-Based Analytical–Numerical Performance Evaluation Model
title_sort research of large inflow angles bemt based analytical numerical performance evaluation model
topic BEMT
airfoil interpolation
proprotor performance
inflow angle
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9321/4/4/40
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