Abstract:
A method for defining the shape of an edge of an aerofoil comprises the following steps: obtaining a starting value for the thickness of the edge; defining a distance from the edge of the aerofoil in terms of the thickness; over the defined distance, defining a space S in terms of normalised camberline and normalised thickness; transforming the space S to a new space S'; parameterising the new space S' to obtain new values for normalised camberline and normalised thickness; defining a new shape for the edge using the new parameter values. In a preferred embodiment, the transforming step comprises applying a parabolic function to the space S.
Abstract:
The profile of an aerofoil blade is measured through centre line determination. Curves are fitted using a best-fit alogorithm separately to measured points on both sides of the blade. An intersection point of the curves defines the leading edge point, which is used in determining the centre line. The profile of the blade is determined with reference to the centre line.
Abstract:
The profile of an aerofoil blade is measured through centre line determination. Curves are fitted using a best-fit alogorithm separately to measured points on both sides of the blade. An intersection point of the curves defines the leading edge point, which is used in determining the centre line. The profile of the blade is determined with reference to the centre line.