# pyBEMT

**Repository Path**: openminds/pyBEMT

## Basic Information

- **Project Name**: pyBEMT
- **Description**: No description available
- **Primary Language**: Unknown
- **License**: MIT
- **Default Branch**: master
- **Homepage**: None
- **GVP Project**: No

## Statistics

- **Stars**: 0
- **Forks**: 0
- **Created**: 2026-10-31
- **Last Updated**: 2026-10-31

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## README

pyBEMT
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Introduction
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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

Installation
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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``,

.. code-block:: console

        pip install -r requirements.txt

Next, the package can be installed using pythontools:

.. code-block:: console

        python setup.py install

Alternatively, just add the pybemt directory to the PYTHONPATH.

Documentation
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Examples on how to use the package are given in the examples directory.
Documentation is hosted on https://pybemt.readthedocs.io/ 

Contributions
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Contributions are encouraged via pull requests, feature requests and bug reports on GitHub. 

License
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This software is released under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for license rights and limitations.