Virtual Blade Modelling for External Rotary Aerodynamics

Speaker : Vignesh S M
Date & Time : April 09th, 2026  |  11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Language : English

Overview

Designing and analyzing rotary aerodynamic systems such as propellers, fans, and rotors can be computationally expensive and time-consuming when modeled in full geometric detail. Engineers often face challenges balancing simulation accuracy with computational efficiency. This session will explore how Ansys Fluent’s Virtual Blade Model (VBM) provides an efficient alternative for simulating rotary aerodynamics without explicitly modeling blade geometry. By representing the aerodynamic influence of rotating blades through source terms, VBM enables faster simulations while maintaining reliable aerodynamic insights.

Join this webinar to learn a practical workflow for setting up and solving external aerodynamics rotary problems using VBM, helping engineers accelerate analysis and optimize design performance.

Focused Industries

  • Academic
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • UAV Industry

Who Should Attend

  • CFD Engineer
  • Aircraft & UAV Development Engineer
  • A&D Industry Exports

Key Highlights

  • Understand the Virtual Blade Model (VBM) approach for simulating rotary aerodynamic systems efficiently
  • Learn the meshing requirements and setup guidelines needed for accurate VBM simulations
  • Explore different application scenarios and how to configure simulations for each case
  • Gain insights into post-processing results, comparing outputs across scenarios, and interpreting aerodynamic performance

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