Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
group
What campus are you from?
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Audrey Dixon, Senior; Jordan Birjandi, Senior; Alp Tuztas, Junior; Kendall T. Jarrett, Junior;
Lead Presenter's Name
Jordan Birjandi and Audrey Dixon
Faculty Mentor Name
Zheng Zhang
Abstract
The Embry-Riddle MicaPlex low speed wind tunnel conducts all sorts of aerodynamic research and testing. However, the facility has no way of mounting, testing, or recording data from propellers. This project aimed to design a reusable system that will allow various propellers to be tested in different angle of attacks within the test section. Built from the ground up, this testing stand will connect seamlessly with LABVIEW for easy control and data collection. All of the components will be housed within an aerodynamic nacelle. This project was interdisciplinary and depends on the school’s resources for building supplies. The faculty at the wind tunnel are generously providing their expertise to assist in the completion of this testing rig. Once finished, it will be available for use by anyone at the MicaPlex Wind Tunnel to test different propellers.
Did this research project receive funding support from the Office of Undergraduate Research.
No
Propeller Test Rig
The Embry-Riddle MicaPlex low speed wind tunnel conducts all sorts of aerodynamic research and testing. However, the facility has no way of mounting, testing, or recording data from propellers. This project aimed to design a reusable system that will allow various propellers to be tested in different angle of attacks within the test section. Built from the ground up, this testing stand will connect seamlessly with LABVIEW for easy control and data collection. All of the components will be housed within an aerodynamic nacelle. This project was interdisciplinary and depends on the school’s resources for building supplies. The faculty at the wind tunnel are generously providing their expertise to assist in the completion of this testing rig. Once finished, it will be available for use by anyone at the MicaPlex Wind Tunnel to test different propellers.