CFD Analysis of a Bladeless Propelling Unit for the Drones

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Year : 2024 | Volume :11 | Issue : 03 | Page : –
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Asmi Raipalli,

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Prerana Dhawle,

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Tanaya Joshi,

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Shraddha Gunjal,

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Pandi Siddharth,

  1. Student, MIT School of Engineering & Sciences, Maharashtra, India
  2. Student, MIT School of Engineering & Sciences, Maharashtra, India
  3. Student, MIT School of Engineering & Sciences, Maharashtra, India
  4. Student, MIT School of Engineering & Sciences, Maharashtra, India
  5. Assistant Professor, MIT School of Engineering & Sciences, Maharashtra, India

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Conventionally, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs) utilize bladed propellers to produce lift, altitude, and thrust for propulsion. Yet, these blades are susceptible to abrasion when they contact external surfaces, resulting in diminished operational efficiency over time. Our ongoing investigation introduces a pioneering approach by integrating bladeless propeller technology, drawing inspiration from Dyson’s Bladeless Fan Theory. This study seeks to address the wear-related shortcomings of conventional propeller systems by exploring the feasibility and performance characteristics of bladeless propulsion solutions for UAVs and AAVs. By leveraging advancements in bladeless design principles, our research endeavors to enhance the durability and efficiency of aerial propulsion systems, thereby advancing the capabilities and reliability of unmanned aerial platforms in diverse operational environments. The present study is used to determine how these bladeless propellers function when the size, shape, and taper angles of the 2D airfoil sections are altered. To examine how taper angles affected thrust generation and efficiency, initial testing examined taper angles between eight and fourteen degrees. We intend to optimize the design of bladeless propellers for UAVs and AAVs by analyzing these variations. Our goal is to improve the propellers’ longevity and performance while requiring less maintenance.  We anticipate that this research will develop unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion systems, opening the door to more robust and effective airborne platforms for a range of uses.

Keywords: Bladeless drones, Bladeless technology, Dyson fan theory, Coanda effect, Airfoil, CFD, CAD.

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Asmi Raipalli, Prerana Dhawle, Tanaya Joshi, Shraddha Gunjal, Pandi Siddharth. CFD Analysis of a Bladeless Propelling Unit for the Drones. Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics. 2024; 11(03):-.
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Asmi Raipalli, Prerana Dhawle, Tanaya Joshi, Shraddha Gunjal, Pandi Siddharth. CFD Analysis of a Bladeless Propelling Unit for the Drones. Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics. 2024; 11(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rtfm/article=2024/view=0

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Volume 11
Issue 03
Received 20/09/2024
Accepted 27/09/2024
Published 24/10/2024
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