OpenProp is software for the design and analysis of marine propellers and horizontal-axis turbines. This software is coded as a suite of MatLab m-files so it does require Matlab. OpenProp can be run using a simple graphical user interface, via the Matlab command line, or with a user-created script.
Capabilities
Design Optimization
Lifting line design optimization for axial flow propellers and turbines
Blade chord and thickness optimization
Ducted rotor design and analysis
Parametric design study capability, with analysis over the entire operating profile
Performance Analysis
Analysis and prediction of performance curves for a given OpenProp optimized rotor design
Analysis and prediction of performance curves for a given rotor geometry
Blade cavitation analysis for any converged operating state
Blade stress analysis for any converged operating state
Geometry Generation
Geometry generation within MatLab for visual inspection of preliminary blade design
Geometry output for 3D modeling in SolidWorks and rapid prototyping (optionally using lifting-surface geometry corrections)
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