Function for the Thrust of a Ducted Fan

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The discussion focuses on designing a ducted fan capable of generating 800 N of thrust. Key factors influencing thrust include the radius of the propeller, RPM, angle of attack, number of blades, and the width between the propeller and the duct. The user seeks a specific equation to calculate thrust and is also interested in determining the engine power required to drive the turbine. Resources such as the Hiller VZ-1 Pawnee and axial fan design principles are suggested for further reference.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of thrust calculation in ducted fans
  • Familiarity with propeller dynamics and aerodynamics
  • Knowledge of RPM and its impact on thrust generation
  • Basic principles of engine power requirements for propulsion systems
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  • Research thrust calculation equations for ducted fans
  • Explore propeller design optimization techniques
  • Learn about the relationship between RPM and thrust in axial fans
  • Investigate engine power requirements for various thrust levels
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Aerospace engineers, mechanical engineers, and hobbyists interested in designing efficient ducted fans and understanding thrust generation principles.

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Trying to come up with an equation for the thrust of a ducted fan in terms of fan radius, rpm, angle of attack, width between rotor and duct, and any other relative variables.
I'd like to design a ducted fan capable of generating 800 N of thrust. Though I can do fairly high level math, I just really don't even know where to start in calculating (or at least relatively accurately estimating the thrust generated by a propeller, particularly a ducted one (as I understand it ducted fans produce a greater amount of thrust if made correctly).

So I need an equation for thrust as a function of the radius of the prop, rpm, angle of attack of the propeller, number of blades, width between the prop and the duct, and any other relative variables. Angle of attack is a bit over simplified for a geometrically complex surface like a turbine blade, so if there's some optimal geometry then a number representing that is just fine.

As a secondary interest, I'd like to know the power of the engine necessary to drive such a turbine.

Any help/instruction is appreciated!
 
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