Tag: Geometric properties of the propeller

Blade profile and blade area

Blade profile and blade area

The profile of the blade can be represented by the front and side views of the propeller. The front view of the propeller is seen from the back of the ship to the bow, and the side view is seen from the side of the 

Surface pitch and blade section of the propeller

Surface pitch and blade section of the propeller

surface pitch of the propeller The blade surface of the propeller blade is a part of the helical surface (see Figure 1a), so the intersection of any cylindrical surface that is coaxial with the propeller and the blade surface is a segment of the helix,