How to simulate the flow around a helicopter rotor

September 17, 2007, 10:05

Hello,

it is posibile to model in Fluent the flow around a helicopter rotor ?

Thanks.

September 17, 2007, 21:48

Why not?

If you have the dimensions, I can't see what the problem is. Maybe you would need to use MDM or Sliding mesh.

Kind Regards

September 17, 2007, 23:05

yeah sure u can , but it needs a lot of work and it is really fun . I think and agree on what AAA said , u can use the sliding mesh or Multiple rotating reference frame or Dynamic meshes . the 3 are applicable , I would prefer Dynamics mesh , it needs work , or MRF .

September 22, 2007, 11:48

Best option is to use the Virtual Blade Model (VBM). It been designed for helo rotors. It sources in momentum and swirl to a circular interior zone so not necessary to run sliding/transient.

September 17, 2007, 10:05	How to simulate the flow around a helicopter rotor	#1
cfd_newbie Guest Posts: n/a	Hello, it is posibile to model in Fluent the flow around a helicopter rotor ? Thanks.

September 17, 2007, 21:48	Re: How to simulate the flow around a helicopter r	#2
AAA Guest Posts: n/a	Why not? If you have the dimensions, I can't see what the problem is. Maybe you would need to use MDM or Sliding mesh. Kind Regards

September 17, 2007, 23:05	Re: How to simulate the flow around a helicopter r	#3
Abou Saleh H Guest Posts: n/a	yeah sure u can , but it needs a lot of work and it is really fun . I think and agree on what AAA said , u can use the sliding mesh or Multiple rotating reference frame or Dynamic meshes . the 3 are applicable , I would prefer Dynamics mesh , it needs work , or MRF .

September 22, 2007, 11:48	Re: How to simulate the flow around a helicopter r	#4
red lemon Guest Posts: n/a	Best option is to use the Virtual Blade Model (VBM). It been designed for helo rotors. It sources in momentum and swirl to a circular interior zone so not necessary to run sliding/transient.

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