Thrust and torque of a propeller
 

What is the easiest or most common method of determing the thrust and torque for a 3D propeller (my first CFD 3D experience). This was modelled using a rotating reference frame and periodic boundaries.

Thanks in advance,

Alex.

Re: Thrust and torque of a propeller
 

Report->Forces

That will output both the raw force and the coefficient. If you're working with coefficients, make sure you've set your reference values in Report->Reference Values.

Hope this helps, and good luck, Jason

excuse me!!!
what is the right refference area to get the right trust coeficient in proppelers?

http://www.mh-aerotools.de/airfoils/propuls3.htm

http://web.mit.edu/16.unified/www/FA...es/node86.html

Seems it's just the disc area described by the propeller. I know that's the case for helicopter rotors...