E-BOOK PROPELLERS & PROPELLER SYSTEMS

Table of Contents

• blade element theory
• angle of attack, reverse angle propeller slip
• aerodynamic. centrifugal, and thrust forces
• torque
• relative airflow
• vibration and resonance

• wood propellersmetal propellerscomposite propellersblade station, face, shank, back, hub assemblyfixed pitchcontrollable pitchconstant speedpropeller spinner installation

• speed control and pitch change methods, mechanical and electricalfeathering and reverse pitchoverspeed protection

• synchronizing
• synchrophasing

• fluid and electrical de-icing equipment

• static and dynamic balancing
• blade tracking
• assessment of blade damage, erosion, corrosion, impact damage, delamination
• propeller treatment and repair schemes
• propeller engine running

• preservation and depreservation