diff --git a/_data/tutorials.yml b/_data/tutorials.yml
index 069c9300..873857e1 100644
--- a/_data/tutorials.yml
+++ b/_data/tutorials.yml
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
- NICFD_nozzle
- NICFD_nozzle_datadriven
- Aachen_Turbine
+ - Actuator_Disk
- title: Incompressible Flow
tutorials:
diff --git a/_tutorials/compressible_flow/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad.md b/_tutorials/compressible_flow/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad.md
index f532d610..c1f7c967 100644
--- a/_tutorials/compressible_flow/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad.md
+++ b/_tutorials/compressible_flow/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad.md
@@ -55,8 +55,8 @@ The global propeller data are:
- Advance Ratio = 2.81487
- Radius = 2.5146 m
-The thrust coefficient is defined using the "Renard" definition: the reference force is
, where *n* are the propeller rounds per second and *D* is the propeller diameter
-The advance ratio is defined as
.
+The thrust coefficient is defined using the "Renard" definition: the reference force is $$\rho n^2D^4$$, where *n* are the propeller rounds per second and *D* is the propeller diameter
+The advance ratio is defined as $$J=\frac{V_\infty}{nD}$$.
### Mesh Description
@@ -167,16 +167,16 @@ The `MARKER_ACTDISK` option, as the same for the configuration file, is used to
The `CENTER` option contains the coordinates of the actuator disk center, expressed in the grid reference system.
The `AXIS` option contains the components of the unit vector normal to the actuator disk surface.
The `RADIUS` option is used to specify the actuator disk radius.
-The `ADV_RATIO` option contains the advance ratio of the propeller defined as
, where *n* are the propeller rounds per second and *D* is the propeller diameter.
+The `ADV_RATIO` option contains the advance ratio of the propeller defined as $$J=\frac{V_\infty}{nD}$$, where *n* are the propeller rounds per second and *D* is the propeller diameter.
The `NROW` option isused to indicate the number of radial stations of the actuator disk in which we assign the load distribution.
The next row is a dummy row, so it is skipped.
Then there are 4 columns containing respectively:
-- The non dimensional radial station
-- The thrust coefficient distribution
-- The power coefficient distribution
-- The radial force coefficient distribution
+- The non dimensional radial station $$\overline{r}=\frac{r}{R}$
+- The thrust coefficient distribution $$\frac{\mathrm{d}C_T}{\mathrm{d}\overline{r}}$$
+- The power coefficient distribution $$\frac{\mathrm{d}C_P}{\mathrm{d}\overline{r}}$
+- The radial force coefficient distribution $$\frac{\mathrm{d}C_R}{\mathrm{d}\overline{r}}$$
-These coefficients are defined using the "Renard" definition: the reference force is
, while the reference power is reference force is
+These coefficients are defined using the "Renard" definition: the reference force is $$\rho n^2D^4$$, while the reference power is reference force is $$\rho n^3D^5$$
*It is possible to append other propellers data at the end of the input file. Note that the order and the format of the options should not be changed.*
@@ -195,13 +195,13 @@ This script allows the user to use the `VARIABLE_LOAD` actuator disk type also w
The input is interactive, and requires the following data:
1. Number of radial stations (where local data should be generated).
-2. CT: the total thrust coefficient defined using the "Renard" definition.
-3. R: The propeller radius expressed in meters.
-4. r_hub: the hub radius expressed in meters.
-5. J: the advance ratio.
-6. Vinf: the free-stream velocity expressed in m/s.
+2. $$CT$$: the total thrust coefficient defined using the "Renard" definition.
+3. $$R$$: The propeller radius expressed in meters.
+4. $$r_{\textrm{hub}}$$: the hub radius expressed in meters.
+5. $$J$$: the advance ratio.
+6. $$V_{\textrm{inf}}$$: the free-stream velocity expressed in m/s.
7. Here, the script asks if you want to use the tip loss Prandtl correction (*yes* is the default choise).
-8. N: if you chose yes in the previous stage, it requires also the number of propeller blades.
+8. $$N$$: if you chose yes in the previous stage, it requires also the number of propeller blades.
Once the input is given, the script provides 3 plots showing the tip loss Prandtl correction function, the axial and rotational interference factors and the thrust and power coefficients distributions along the non dimentional radius.
The script also provides 2 files:
diff --git a/_tutorials/index.md b/_tutorials/index.md
index 0fa54c5a..0a0c86f1 100644
--- a/_tutorials/index.md
+++ b/_tutorials/index.md
@@ -54,6 +54,8 @@ Simulation of compressible flow in a nozzle using non-ideal thermodynamic models
Demonstration of data-driven equation of state using a physics-informed neural network.
* [Turbomachinery: Aachen Turbine stage with mixing plane](/tutorials/Aachen_Turbine/)
Simulation of compressible flow of the Aachen turbine demonstrating turbomachinery application.
+* [Actuator Disk with Variable Load](/tutorials/ActuatorDisk_VariableLoad/)
+Simulation of an actuator disk with variable load.
#### Incompressible Flow