Fluid–Structure Interactions and Unsteady Kinematics of a Low-Reynolds-Number Rotor

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Propellers usually produce thrust by means of a pure rotating motion, considering rigid blades. This paper proposes to investigate the capability of composed unsteady kinematics, as flapping coupled with rotation, to increase the rotor performance. A significant increase of thrust can be achieved with such unsteady kinematics.

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