An Experimental Study of a High Rotational Speed Propulsor.

Abstract

A study of an ultra-high rotational speed propulsor, including experimental results, is detailed. The propulsor consists of a helix vane system encapsulated by a thin shell, with a fixed shroud at the exit to convert the radial and rotational velocity components into an axial velocity. The necessity of including the velocity wake deficit of the propulsor (itself) in the design considerations is described. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA126060

Entities

People

  • August F. Lehman
  • John Hill

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angular Acceleration
  • Axial Flow
  • Back Pressure
  • Boundary Layer
  • Drive Shafts
  • Flow
  • Flow Fields
  • Flow Rate
  • Measurement
  • Momentum
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Engines
  • Static Pressure
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • United States Naval Academy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design