Solar UAV : propulsion system : selection of motor and propeller for MALE UAV

• Main Author: Tan, Adrian Seng Leong
• Other Authors: Chue Shek Ming, Randy
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Aeronautical engineering::Aircraft motors and engines; DRNTU::Engineering::Aeronautical engineering::Propellers
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/53561
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This report examines the works of the propulsion system selection for the solar UAV and seeks to enhance the test methodology to obtain a more accurate classification of the performance of the propeller-motor combination. The theoretical sizing of the system is re-visited and a Turnigy G110 brushless outrunner motor was selected in place of the AXI 5345HD/18 brushless outrunner motor. The set-up was tested in the open circuit wind tunnel with similitude and blockage corrections. The proposed test matrix cannot be test completely due to heating issues of the motor. A post analysis was carried out and improvements are suggested in relation to the propeller, motor and test set-up for future conduct of the classification tests.