An Approximate Theory for Potential Flow Through Cascades of Airfoils

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Hlavka, George Elmer (1954) An Approximate Theory for Potential Flow Through Cascades of Airfoils. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/Q30C-J875. https://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.))
Subject Keywords:	(Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics)
Degree Grantor:	California Institute of Technology
Division:	Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:	Mechanical Engineering
Minor Option:	Mathematics
Thesis Availability:	Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):	Rannie, W. Duncan
Thesis Committee:	Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:	1 January 1954
Record Number:	CaltechETD:etd-12162003-153722
Persistent URL:	https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-12162003-153722
DOI:	10.7907/Q30C-J875
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:	08 Jun 2023 22:55

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