Rotating blade analysis

acalado · December 12, 2016, 10:21

Hi guys,

if I would like to simulate a drone (rotating blades), which would be the easiest way to do such a thing? (More of a recreational project)

I was thinking of imposing a rotating velocity to the solid bodies, and use constant pressure faces around the vehicle...

Any suggestions? I don't really have any experience with moving/rotating solid boundaries. Any tutorials for such a thing?

Thanks in advance!

Best regards!

fluid23 · December 19, 2016, 14:34

Unless you are specifically interested in the flow near and through the propeller I would suggest starting with the virtual disk model. That will eliminate the need for rotating regions.

That being said, there 2 tutorials that may be helpful. MRF: Rotating Fan and RBM: Rotating Fan. Check out the help documentation under Tutorial Guide > Motion.

December 12, 2016, 10:21	Rotating blade analysis	#1
acalado Senior Member André Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 133 Rep Power: 10	Hi guys, if I would like to simulate a drone (rotating blades), which would be the easiest way to do such a thing? (More of a recreational project) I was thinking of imposing a rotating velocity to the solid bodies, and use constant pressure faces around the vehicle... Any suggestions? I don't really have any experience with moving/rotating solid boundaries. Any tutorials for such a thing? Thanks in advance! Best regards! __________________ Sapere aude!

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December 19, 2016, 14:34		#2
fluid23 Senior Member Matt Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 947 Rep Power: 17	Unless you are specifically interested in the flow near and through the propeller I would suggest starting with the virtual disk model. That will eliminate the need for rotating regions. That being said, there 2 tutorials that may be helpful. MRF: Rotating Fan and RBM: Rotating Fan. Check out the help documentation under Tutorial Guide > Motion.