Rotor Aerodynamics

Rotor Aerodynamics

The lecture will give an insight into the flow around airfoils of unducted rotors such as rotors of wind turbines and helicopters. The lecture will be focused on computational simulation and experiments on rotating airfoils. In addition to the basics of the respective processes, aspects such as determination and maximization of the efficiency are presented and illustrated. The content will be explained with examples from aviation. The lecture is recommended for students who are interested in applied aerodynamics.

Content

Introduction to stationary aerodynamics of airfoils
Unsteady aerodynamics
Flow of rotating systems
Numerical simulation of flow separation
Experimental simulation of flow separation
Investigation of rotor wake flow
Measurement of rotor wake flow
Basics of aeroelastic phenomena on rotors
Basics of aeroacoustic phenomena on rotors

Recommended Previous Knowledg

Fluid Mechanics I
Fluid Mechanics II
English language

Characteristics

The lecture will include excursions which will possibly include a visit to a wind power plant and a testing facility for vibrating airfoils. The German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Göttingen will also be visited.

Type of Examination

Written/oral exam (depends on number of participants)

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