Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller Formula

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Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller refers to the surface area of the propeller blades when they are "unwrapped" and laid flat on a plane. Check FAQs
Ap=lwlB0.838Ar
Ap - Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller?lwl - Waterline Length of a Vessel?B - Vessel Beam?Ar - Area Ratio?

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20.2654Edit=7.32Edit2Edit0.8381.16Edit
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Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ap=lwlB0.838Ar
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ap=7.32m2m0.8381.16
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ap=7.3220.8381.16
Next Step Evaluate
Ap=20.2653937947494
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ap=20.2654

Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller Formula Elements

Variables
Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller
Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller refers to the surface area of the propeller blades when they are "unwrapped" and laid flat on a plane.
Symbol: Ap
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Waterline Length of a Vessel
Waterline Length of a Vessel is the length of a ship or boat at the level where it sits in the water.
Symbol: lwl
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vessel Beam
Vessel Beam refers to the width of a vessel, such as a ship or boat, measured at its widest point.
Symbol: B
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area Ratio
Area Ratio is a parameter used to describe the proportion of a specific area relative to another reference area.
Symbol: Ar
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller?

Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller evaluator uses Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller = (Waterline Length of a Vessel*Vessel Beam)/0.838*Area Ratio to evaluate the Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller, The Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller formula is defined as the parameter influencing the propeller drag that is due to the form drag of the propeller with a locked shaft. Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller is denoted by Ap symbol.

How to evaluate Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller, enter Waterline Length of a Vessel (lwl), Vessel Beam (B) & Area Ratio (Ar) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller

What is the formula to find Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller?
The formula of Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller is expressed as Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller = (Waterline Length of a Vessel*Vessel Beam)/0.838*Area Ratio. Here is an example- 20.26539 = (7.32*2)/0.838*1.16.
How to calculate Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller?
With Waterline Length of a Vessel (lwl), Vessel Beam (B) & Area Ratio (Ar) we can find Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller using the formula - Expanded or Developed Blade Area of a Propeller = (Waterline Length of a Vessel*Vessel Beam)/0.838*Area Ratio.
Can the Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller be negative?
Yes, the Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller, measured in Area can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller?
Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Expanded or Developed Blade Area of Propeller can be measured.
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