Actuator Disk Mesh Generation


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Actuator Disks

Actuator disks allow for a zero thickness surface to be used to simulate propellers and rotors. A hybrid mesh is generated on both sides of the disk with the same node locations. This allows for the solver to apply a proper boundary condition from one side to the other including swirl and pressure changes.

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