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Is there some equation i can use in order to approx. find the trust created by a prop at a known RPM??
-Tom
-Tom
thomasxc said:Is there some equation i can use in order to approx. find the trust created by a prop at a known RPM??
-Tom
Nick Bruno said:prop websites normally have this graphed, though as you may know, static thrust is different than dynamic thrust.
I designed an airplane and competed with it once.
Attached is my teams report. You may find some interesting information in this document.
Pg 24 talks about thrusts and stuff.
enjoy...
Cyrus said:You can look up the propeller efficiency. You need to know this number, along with the velocity and HP of the engine to calculate the net thrust.
Page 396 in Raymers book, "Aircraft design" by the AIAA explains this.
Propeller thrust is the force created by a rotating propeller that propels an object, such as an aircraft or ship, through a fluid medium, typically air or water.
Propeller thrust is created by the rotation of the propeller blades, which creates a difference in air pressure between the front and back of the blades. This pressure difference creates a force that pushes the object forward.
The factors that affect propeller thrust include the size and shape of the propeller, the angle of the blades, the speed of rotation, and the density and viscosity of the fluid medium.
Propeller thrust can be increased by increasing the speed of rotation, increasing the angle of the blades, or increasing the size of the propeller. However, these changes can also impact other factors such as fuel consumption and maneuverability.
Yes, propeller thrust can be reversed by changing the angle of the blades or using reverse thrust mechanisms. This allows for braking and reverse movement of the object, such as an aircraft or ship.