Citation
Hlavka, George E. (1954) An approximate theory for potential flow through cascades of airfoils. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12162003-153722
Abstract
A new analytic theory is presented for predicting certain characteristics of the plane potential flow through a cascade. The analysis is based on the assumption that the airfoils of the cascade deviate only slightly from straight lines.
The theory provides a means for obtaining higher order approximations than have been found heretofore. As a result it has been possible to evaluate the accuracy of existing first-order approximations.
In addition the first-order theory has been extended by the addition of a means for obtaining the variation of flow velocity and pressure at the airfoils, and the removal of certain restrictions on angle of attack.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) |
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| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology |
| Division: | Engineering and Applied Science |
| Major Option: | Mechanical Engineering |
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) |
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| Defense Date: | 1 January 1954 |
| Record Number: | CaltechETD:etd-12162003-153722 |
| Persistent URL: | http://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12162003-153722 |
| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. |
| ID Code: | 5013 |
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS |
| Deposited By: | Imported from ETD-db |
| Deposited On: | 09 Jan 2004 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Dec 2012 03:13 |
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