pyBEMT is an implementation of the Blade Element Momentum Theory in Python. The model can be used to estimate the thrust generated by a propeller or the power generated by a turbine.
Notable features:
- A small and unified implementation for both propellers and turbines
- A model for coaxial rotors
- Optimization of rotor parameters
To install the package, first ensure that the following required libraries are installed:
- numpy
- scipy
- matplotlib
- pandas
- sphinx (for documentation)
These can be installed using the provided requirements.txt,
pip install -r requirements.txtNext, the package can be installed using pythontools:
python setup.py installAlternatively, just add the pybemt directory to the PYTHONPATH.
Examples on how to use the package are given in the examples directory. Documentation is hosted on https://pybemt.readthedocs.io/
Contributions are encouraged via pull requests, feature requests and bug reports on GitHub.
This software is released under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for license rights and limitations.