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Numerical simulation of aerodynamic interaction of helicopter rotor in forward flight with moving chimera grids

  • Fei Xiao*
  • , Junjiang Xiong
  • , Tao Feng
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

A numerical method with moving chimera grids is developed to simulate the unsteady flow around a helicopter rotor in forward flight by Navier-Stokes equations, and the numerical results agree with the experiments. The flow fields around one-bladed rotor and two-bladed rotor in forward flight are respectively simulated in two kinds of attack angle. The aerodynamic performance and interaction are compared and analyzed. Some valuable phenomena and conclusions are pertinent to the engineering practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)36-39
Number of pages4
JournalYingyong Lixue Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Applied Mechanics
Volume26
Issue number1
StatePublished - Mar 2009

Keywords

  • Aerodynamic interaction
  • Forward flight
  • Moving chimera grids
  • Navier-Stokes equations
  • Rotor blade

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