On Structural Optimization of the Propeller Blade

  • Authors

    • Mikhail Aleshin
    • Aleksandr Smirnov
    • Margarita Murzina
    • Yuri Boldyrev
    2018-12-09
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.36.28212
  • optimization, composite materials, blade, aerodynamics, aeroelasticity.

  • Abstract

    The results of the structural optimization of propeller blades are presented taking into account its composite structure and pitch change mechanism of the propeller and using FSI (Fluid-Structure Interaction) approaches.  The optimality criterion of the problem is the propeller thrust with optimization parameters being the characteristics of the internal structure of the propeller blade made from a composite. Together with the optimization of the blade shape, the problem is considered which concerns the reduction of the deformations caused by loads occurring during the operation of the propeller, since significant deformations of the blades lead to decreased thrust.

    Thus, the following optimization problem can be formulated: to find the optimal configuration of the composite material and its micro-geometrical parameters along the height of the blade to minimize deformations and increase the thrust of the propeller.  At the same time, the optimization parameters are limited by the weight of the propeller and the strength characteristics.

    The technique presented in the paper allows us to obtain the reliable values of thrust and reduce the estimated computational time.  The influence of the structure of the composite material on the mechanical properties of the blades is shown; the values of deformation of the blades under the action of centrifugal and aerodynamic loads are given.

     

  • References

    1. [1] Loytsyansky, L. G. (2003). Fluid mechanics. 7-th revised edition - Moscow: Drofa, 812.

      [2] Skvortsov, Yu. V. (2013). Lecture notes for the discipline "Mechanics of Composite Materials. Samara: Samara State Aerospace University named after academician S.P. Korolyov, 94.

      [3] Glazunov, A. V. (2009). Turbulence vortex modeling with the use of combined dynamic closure: Part I. Problem statement, model specification and diagnostic numeric tests. The Bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Physics of atmosphere and ocean. 45(1). 7-28.

      [4] Glazunov, A. V. (2009) Turbulence vortex modeling with the use of combined dynamic closure: Part II. Numerical experiments; Turbulence modeling in a channel with irregular boundaries, The Bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Physics of atmosphere and ocean. 45(1). 29-42.

      [5] Schmucker, H., Flemming, F., & Coulson, S. (2010). Two-way coupled fluid structure interaction simulation of a propeller turbine. International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems, 3(4), 342-351.

      [6] Lurie, A. I. (1980). Non-linear theory of elasticity. Moscow: Science, 512.

      [7] Boldyrev, Yu. Ya. (2016). Variational calculation and optimization methods. Textbook. SPb.: The publisher of the Polytechnic University, 240.

      [8] Hansen, M. O. (2015). Aerodynamics of wind turbines. Routledge.

      [9] Meng, J., Hu, J., Xiao, H., & Lv, M. (2017). Hierarchical optimization of the composite blade of a stratospheric airship propeller based on genetic algorithm. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 56(6), 1341-1352.

      [10] Chen, F., Liu, L., Lan, X., Li, Q., Leng, J., & Liu, Y. (2017). The study on the morphing composite propeller for marine vehicle. Part I: design and numerical analysis. Composite Structures, 168, 746-757.

      [11] Patel, Y., Gaurav, A., Srinivas, K., & Singh, Y. (2017). A review on design and analysis of the propeller used in UAV. Int. J. Adv. Prod. Ind. Eng, 605, 20-23.

      [12] Rigamonti, L., Forni, A., Sironi, M., Ponti, A., Ferretti, A. M., Baschieri, C., & Pasini, A. (2018). Experimental and theoretical investigations on magneto-structural correlation in trinuclear copper (II) hydroxido propellers. Polyhedron, 145, 22-34.

      [13] Lis, M. (2016). Numerical analysis and optimization of motoglider's propeller structure. Prace Instytutu Lotnictwa, 87-102.

      [14] Suryanarayana, C., Rao, M. N., & Raju, P. N. (2015). Structural Analysis of a Contra Rotating Propeller by using Finite Element Method (FEM). International journal of innovative research and development, 4(7).

      [15] Li, W., Zhou, H., Liu, H., Lin, Y., & Xu, Q. (2016). Review on the blade design technologies of tidal current turbine. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 63, 414-422.

  • Downloads

  • How to Cite

    Aleshin, M., Smirnov, A., Murzina, M., & Boldyrev, Y. (2018). On Structural Optimization of the Propeller Blade. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(4.36), 1203-1207. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.36.28212

    Received date: 2019-03-05

    Accepted date: 2019-03-05

    Published date: 2018-12-09