TY  - JOUR
A1  - Möhren, Felix
A1  - Bergmann, Ole
A1  - Janser, Frank
A1  - Braun, Carsten
T1  - On the influence of elasticity on propeller performance: a parametric study
T2  - CEAS Aeronautical Journal
N2  - The aerodynamic performance of propellers strongly depends on their geometry and, consequently, on aeroelastic deformations. Knowledge of the extent of the impact is crucial for overall aircraft performance. An integrated simulation environment for steady aeroelastic propeller simulations is presented. The simulation environment is applied to determine the impact of elastic deformations on the aerodynamic propeller performance. The aerodynamic module includes a blade element momentum approach to calculate aerodynamic loads. The structural module is based on finite beam elements, according to Timoshenko theory, including moderate deflections. Several fixed-pitch propellers with thin-walled cross sections made of both isotropic and non-isotropic materials are investigated. The essential parameters are varied: diameter, disc loading, sweep, material, rotational, and flight velocity. The relative change of thrust between rigid and elastic blades quantifies the impact of propeller elasticity. Swept propellers of large diameters or low disc loadings can decrease the thrust significantly. High flight velocities and low material stiffness amplify this tendency. Performance calculations without consideration of propeller elasticity can lead to decreased efficiency. To avoid cost- and time-intense redesigns, propeller elasticity should be considered for swept planforms and low disc loadings.
KW  - Propeller
KW  - Finite element method
KW  - Blade element method
KW  - Propeller elasticity
KW  - Aeroelasticity
Y1  - 2023
UR  - https://opus.bibliothek.fh-aachen.de/opus4/frontdoor/index/index/docId/10639
SN  - 1869-5590 (Online)
SN  - 1869-5582 (Print)
N1  - Corresponding author: Felix Möhren
VL  - 14
SP  - 311
EP  - 323
PB  - Springer Nature
CY  - Berlin
ER  -