Composite Axial Flow Propulsor for Small Aircraft

Authors

  • R. Poul
  • D. Hanus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/752

Keywords:

axial flow fan design, ducted fan, composite blades

Abstract

This work focuses on the design of an axial flow ducted fan driven by a reciprocating engine. The solution minimizes the turbulization of the flow around the aircraft. The fan has a rotor - stator configuration. Due to the need for low weight of the fan, a carbon/epoxy composite material was chosen for the blades and the driving shaft.The fan is designed for optimal isentropic efficiency and free vortex flow. A stress analysis of the rotor blade was performed using the Finite Element  Method. The skin of the blade is calculated as a laminate and the foam core as a solid. A static and dynamic analysis were made. The RTM technology is compared with other technologies and is described in detail. 

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R. Poul

D. Hanus

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Published

2005-01-04

How to Cite

Poul, R., & Hanus, D. (2005). Composite Axial Flow Propulsor for Small Aircraft. Acta Polytechnica, 45(4). https://doi.org/10.14311/752

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