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Old 3rd Nov 2006, 16:21
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Yeah - brain error there, Nick. You'll notice i gave up trying to be smart and went back to FM vs Ct/Sigma curve. Optimum Ct/Sigma is 0.125 regardless of bladespan.

Have just confirmed this by looking at Fig 1.13 (P28) in Prouty, which plots above for different Sigmas (Convert ordinate using Ct/Sigma = <Cl>/6 ). FM varies, but peak is always at Ct/Sigma ~0.125. Peak FM value increases with increasing Sigma, so it looks like Dave has a point about span improving efficiency.

Mart

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