Cycloidal Rotor: 3D CFD Simulation of Geometrical Effects on Performance — Ep 01
Cycloidal Rotor: 3D CFD Simulation of Geometrical Effects on Performance
- Lesson
- 01
- Run Time
- 23m 18s
- Published
- Oct 18, 2026
- Category
- Drone (UAV)
- Course Progress
- 0%
About This Lesson
- The 3D cycloidal rotor CFD simulation models a pitching four-blade rotor to analyze flow behavior and aerodynamic performance.
- The rotor produces lift by dynamically adjusting blade pitch while rotating, enabling multidirectional thrust.
- Three disc configurations were tested to assess their effect on efficiency.
- Results highlight how disc presence alters thrust and torque characteristics, providing insights for design optimization.