Existing data on aerofoil sections suitable for axial flow fans are replotted on axes of angle of incidence against camber angle. The carpet plots so obtained permit the best operating conditions for each type of aerofoil to be immediately identified and thus the most suitable section can be easily selected for a given specification. A design method based on the use of these carpet plots is proposed and illustrated with a numerical example.
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