List of Formulae for Aerodynamics

1
FT = ρCT U∞ 2
A
2
1
P = ρC P U∞
3
A
2

Momentum theory
CT = 4a(1 − a)
C P = 4a(1 − a)2
a(1 − a)
a0 =
λ2 µ2

BEM

W2 c
2
N (cL cos φ + cD sin φ) = 8πµ(a(1 − a) + (a0 λµ)2 )
V∞ R
W2 c
2
N (cL sin φ − cD cos φ) = 8πλµ2 a0 (1 − a)
V∞ R
cL = a0 (α − αL=0 )

Optimal blade shape (ideal)

4a(1 − a)
σr λcL = r  2
a(1−a)
(1 − a)2 + (λµ)2 1 + (λµ)2
1−a
tan φ =
λµ(1 + a0 )