Constant speed props
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Constant speed props
Hello guys,
I'm in second year of "prépa" (intensive 2 year maths, physics and engineering course) in France. I need to present a study of a mechanical system at the end of the year in order to graduate. I decided to take a look at constant speed propellers and more precisely the governors (CSU's).
I found a ton of information on the internet about the system, and I have quite a good understanding of it. But I still have a question that is unanswered:
Is there any link between the angle of attack of the prop and the propeller traction? I don't think that there is any, but I just want to confirm it with an expert.
Thank you very much guys!
I'm in second year of "prépa" (intensive 2 year maths, physics and engineering course) in France. I need to present a study of a mechanical system at the end of the year in order to graduate. I decided to take a look at constant speed propellers and more precisely the governors (CSU's).
I found a ton of information on the internet about the system, and I have quite a good understanding of it. But I still have a question that is unanswered:
Is there any link between the angle of attack of the prop and the propeller traction? I don't think that there is any, but I just want to confirm it with an expert.
Thank you very much guys!
If by 'traction' you mean thrust, then the answer is yes.
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astu114 said, if the pitch is too coarse the blades will stall and just stir a big disc of air around.......
but, because the tip of the blade travels much faster than the root of the blade, a twist is built into it.....therefore the angle of attack varies along the blade-length.
if you imagine blades with notwist and aligned with their chords parallel to the shaft.......it would be a paddle wheel with zero thrust, would it not?
in summary,what theysaid,- YES
but, because the tip of the blade travels much faster than the root of the blade, a twist is built into it.....therefore the angle of attack varies along the blade-length.
if you imagine blades with notwist and aligned with their chords parallel to the shaft.......it would be a paddle wheel with zero thrust, would it not?
in summary,what theysaid,- YES