Thrust Distribution over the propeller Blade in radial direction in Fluent/CFD POST

Bism · October 6, 2024, 18:20

I'm running a simulation of a two-bladed propeller in ANSYS Fluent and need help

Propeller Blade Loading (Thrust Distribution) in ANSYS CFD POST

I’d like to plot the thrust (loading) distribution over the blade in radial direction. Is there a function or method in ANSYS Fluent or CFD Post that would allow me to visualize thrust distribution along the blade or at specific sections of the blade? Any suggestions for achieving this would be greatly appreciated!

I divide the blade in different sections (using planes) however I don't know how to compute the thrust at each section of the blade

Hamidzoka · October 8, 2024, 12:10

Hi,
If you can activate turbomachinery post process tool in cfd-post environment, you can probably calculate these things easier. for this purpose you need to define hub, shroud and airfoil geometries recognizable by cfd-post.
If you already used turbogrid meshing tool, it can easily recognise it and no additional effort is needed.

Best

October 6, 2024, 18:20	Thrust Distribution over the propeller Blade in radial direction in Fluent/CFD POST	#1
Bism New Member Kym Bism Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	I'm running a simulation of a two-bladed propeller in ANSYS Fluent and need help Propeller Blade Loading (Thrust Distribution) in ANSYS CFD POST I’d like to plot the thrust (loading) distribution over the blade in radial direction. Is there a function or method in ANSYS Fluent or CFD Post that would allow me to visualize thrust distribution along the blade or at specific sections of the blade? Any suggestions for achieving this would be greatly appreciated! I divide the blade in different sections (using planes) however I don't know how to compute the thrust at each section of the blade

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October 8, 2024, 12:10		#2
Hamidzoka Senior Member Hamid Zoka Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 293 Rep Power: 18	Hi, If you can activate turbomachinery post process tool in cfd-post environment, you can probably calculate these things easier. for this purpose you need to define hub, shroud and airfoil geometries recognizable by cfd-post. If you already used turbogrid meshing tool, it can easily recognise it and no additional effort is needed. Best