Where do you find propeller data

[drgondog]

I still use calculus on a daily basis, 42 years into my career.

What are you doing? Do you mean solving differential equations manually, or utilizing computer based solutions for complex equations like Navier Stokes?

 

[ThomasP]

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Tom Fey]

NACA electric motor whirl tests of propellers and blades give tables / curves of static thrust, horsepower, blade angle, etc. against which you can check your work.

 

[Aeroweanie]

What are you doing? Do you mean solving differential equations manually, or utilizing computer based solutions for complex equations like Navier Stokes?

Years ago, I wrote a propeller analysis code, based upon classical strip momentum theory. Nowadays, we just run the prop in Navier-Stokes.

 

[Aeroweanie]

Hey Aeroweanie,

Do you mind if I ask what you do for a living? You may have said elsewhere but I did not catch it.

I am consulting aeronautical engineer, doing design, analysis and certification work.