Balance Measured Thrust Performance of Various Cowled Axial Fan Configurations in a Mainstream at 90 deg Incidence.
Abstract
Balance measured force data are presented for a series of thrusting fan configurations (tip dia. 15 in) operated in cross-flow, at 90 deg incidence, in the 10 ft. x 20 ft. N.R.C. V/STOL Propulsion Tunnel. Test conditions involved tunnel speeds from 30 to 130 ft/sec. in combination with mean intake velocities from 100 to 400 ft./sec. The force data provide a direct measure of fan gross thrust performance at constant fan speed, under conditions of increasing forward speed, i.e. increasing inflow distortion. Limited pressure data afford an indication of the behaviour of overall fan pressure ratio under the same conditions. A total of 51 different configurations was tested, providing some insight into the effects of various configurational variables on thrust performance sensitivity to crossflow conditions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0718377
Entities
People
- R. A. Tyler
- R. G. Williamson
Organizations
- National Research Council Canada