International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Truong Thanh Nguyen, Trong Son Phan
Abstract: Aircraft propeller propulsion systems are widely used in aviation and unmanned aerial vehicles. However, practical training and research on variable-pitch propellers remain limited due to the complexity and cost of full-scale systems. This paper presents the design of a laboratory-scale experimental platform for investigating aircraft propeller propulsion performance. The system integrates a BLDC motor, variable-pitch propeller mechanism, servo pitch control, thrust and torque sensors, rotational speed measurement, electrical power monitoring, and real-time data acquisition. The platform enables evaluation of thrust, power consumption, efficiency, aerodynamic loading, and reverse-thrust characteristics under various operating conditions.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20537512
