Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis and Experimental Validation of a 42×16.5 Propeller for Hovering eVTOL Applications

Authors

  • Sadiq Ali Mir R V College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bengaluru, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2540-1647
  • Dr. Promio Charles F R V College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bengaluru, India.
  • Dr. Ravindra S Kulkarni R V College of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Bengaluru, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61359/11.2106-2549

Keywords:

CFD, eVTOL, Propeller, Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of a 42×16.5 propeller operating under hover conditions, relevant to single passenger electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The objective is to validate the CFD model against experimental thrust data at various rotational speeds. Using ANSYS Fluent, simulations were performed that incorporates Reynolds average Navier Stokes (RANS) equations with the SST k-ϵ turbulence model. The results show a strong correlation with the experimental data, with thrust prediction errors within 5-7%, thus affirming the reliability of the CFD approach to assess propeller performance in hover.

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Published

2025-08-30

How to Cite

Sadiq Ali Mir, Dr. Promio Charles F, & Dr. Ravindra S Kulkarni. (2025). Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis and Experimental Validation of a 42×16.5 Propeller for Hovering eVTOL Applications. Acceleron Aerospace Journal, 5(2), 1377–1382. https://doi.org/10.61359/11.2106-2549

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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Acceleron Aerospace Journal (AAJ), Volume 5, Issue 2, 2025

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