Aerodynamic benefits of boundary layer ingestion for distributed propulsion configuration

被引:3
作者
Zhang, Jing [1 ]
Kang, Wenwen [2 ]
Yang, Lingyu [1 ]
机构
[1] Beihang Univ, Sch Automat Sci & Elect Engn, Beijing, Peoples R China
[2] Shanghai Aircraft Design & Res Inst, Shanghai, Peoples R China
基金
中国国家自然科学基金;
关键词
Computational fluid dynamics; Aerodynamic characteristics; Boundary layer ingestion; Distributed propulsion configuration; BLENDED WING-BODY; DESIGN; INLET;
D O I
10.1108/AEAT-06-2018-0174
中图分类号
V [航空、航天];
学科分类号
08 ; 0825 ;
摘要
Purpose Boundary layer ingestion (BLI) is one of the probable noteworthy features of distributed propulsion configuration (DPC). Because of BLI, strong coupling effects are generated between the aerodynamics and propulsion system of aircraft, leading to the specific lift and drag aerodynamic characteristics. This paper aims to propose a model-based comprehensive analysis method to investigate this unique aerodynamic. Design/methodology/approach To investigate this unique aerodynamics, a model-based comprehensive analysis method is proposed. This method uses a detailed mathematical model of the distributed propulsion system to provide the essential boundary conditions and guarantee the accuracy of calculation results. Then a synthetic three-dimensional computational model is developed to analyze the effects of BLI on the lift and drag aerodynamic characteristics. Findings Subsequently, detailed computational analyses are conducted at different flight states, and the regularities under various flight altitudes and velocities are revealed. Computational results demonstrate that BLI can improve the lift to drag ratio evidently and enable a great performance potentiality. Practical implications - The general analysis method and useful regularities have reference value to DPC aircraft and other similar aircrafts. Originality/value This paper proposed a DPS model-based comprehensive analysis method of BLI benefit on aerodynamics for DPC aircraft, and the unique aerodynamics of this new configuration under various flight altitudes and velocities was revealed.
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页码:1285 / 1294
页数:10
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