Propeller Simulation Techniques in RANS CFD using Flow360
Flow360 can simulate a propeller using four different techniques, each with its own drawbacks and advantages. The goal of this article is to provide an introduction to each technique and give you the information needed to decide which technique is most appropriate for your simulation needs. Fig 1: XV-15 propeller in cruise mode [1]. Four Different Propeller Simulation Techniques 1. Actuator Disk (AD) The Actuator Disk technique is the easiest one to use in that all you need to give...