RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Powertrain.Converters.Rotor.Design.set_optimized_parameters

set_optimized_parameters#

set_optimized_parameters(rotor, optimization_problem)[source]#

Appends parameters of optimized rotor to input rotor data structure.

Parameters:
  • rotor (RCAIDE.Library.Components.Powertrain.Converters.Rotor) – Rotor component to be updated with optimized parameters

  • optimization_problem (RCAIDE.Framework.Optimization.Common.Nexus) – Optimization problem with results and optimized rotor configurations

Returns:

rotor – Updated rotor with optimized parameters

Return type:

RCAIDE.Library.Components.Powertrain.Converters.Rotor

Notes

This function transfers the optimized rotor parameters from the optimization results to the input rotor data structure. It copies geometric properties such as chord and twist distributions, as well as performance metrics for different flight conditions.

The function updates the following parameters:
  • Geometric properties:
    • chord_distribution

    • twist_distribution

    • max_thickness_distribution

    • radius_distribution

    • number_of_blades

    • mid_chord_alignment

    • thickness_to_chord

    • blade_solidity

  • Hover performance metrics:
    • design_power (if not specified)

    • design_thrust (if not specified)

    • design_torque

    • design_angular_velocity

    • design_Cl

    • design_thrust_coefficient

    • design_power_coefficient

    • design_SPL_dBA

    • design_blade_pitch_command

  • OEI (One Engine Inoperative) performance metrics:
    • design_thrust

    • design_power

    • design_torque

    • design_angular_velocity

    • design_blade_pitch_command

  • Cruise performance metrics (for prop-rotors only):
    • design_power (if not specified)

    • design_thrust (if not specified)

    • design_torque

    • design_angular_velocity

    • design_Cl

    • design_thrust_coefficient

    • design_power_coefficient

    • design_SPL_dBA

    • design_blade_pitch_command

Major Assumptions
  • Default noise measurements are taken 135 degrees from rotor plane