Chapter 7:
Additional Parts
VSP User Manual
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Version 1.7.92
Note
: In the event that a negative camber for the duct is desired, click the
Invert Y button under the Airfoil title bar.
Propeller (Prop)
Shape Tab
Figure 23: Propeller Shape tab.
This tab allows the diameter, cone angle, and blade pitch to be set. The Blade
Pitch rotates all of the propeller’s blades at the same time.
Num U and Num W:
This adjusts the number of radial (U) and spanwise (W) sections
of each propeller blade.
Smooth:
When this option is selected, the program will attempt to create smoother
transitions along the span of each propeller blade.
Num Blades:
This allows the user to select the number of blades for the propeller, from
one to twenty-four.