topic Can I simulate airflow from a propeller around objects? in Inventor Forum

Can I simulate airflow from a propeller around objects?

DrStein99 — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 20:50:34 GMT

Can Inventor be used to model the airflow path around objects - like a wind tunnel? I would like to visualize the drag, and learn how to design my model around the wind resistance.

I would like to see the airflow, around a spinning propeller - see the path of the air past the propeller, and the direction air will flow with different shaped objects in it's path. Different shapes, like rectangles, rounds, a tunnel/duct, a wing, etc...

If there is way, I just need to know what to look up and study. A tutorial or resources, or the feature for me to read and teach myself, please. Thank you.

Re: Can I simulate airflow from a propeller around objects?

Xun.Zhang — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:27:04 GMT

Hi, have you tried Autodesk CFD?

It suppose to ease your pain.

More: https://www.autodesk.com/products/cfd/overview

Re: Can I simulate airflow from a propeller around objects?

DrStein99 — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 01:33:08 GMT

I did not know that existed, but thanks. It's a very interesting piece of software.