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Multipoint and Multi-objective Optimization of Airfoil Considering Boundary Layer Ingestion

  • Rubing Ma
  • , Jianghao Wu*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

Blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft concept coupled with distributed propulsion is proposed as a potential configuration to meet the N?+?3 goals. In this configuration, the boundary layer ingestion (BLI) effect resulting from the distributed propulsion enhances the aircraft?s aerodynamic performance significantly. The inlet&outlet boundary interacts with the upper airflow strongly, so that the pressure distribution differs from a clean airfoil. However, previous optimization design works mainly aimed at clean airfoil design at cruise conditions. Thus, in this paper, a two-dimensional section of this configuration considering the inlet&outlet boundary conditions of the propulsion system is designed through a multipoint optimization at cruise and climb conditions. We achieve a high lift to drag ratio 2D shape at cruise conditions while improving its climb performance. In addition, we use a weighted-integral method to improve the robustness of the optimal solution and enlarge the drag-divergence Mach number of the solution significantly. Our results may provide qualitative guidance on the future three-dimensional optimization design of the advanced aircraft aerodynamic shape.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, APISAT 2018
EditorsXinguo Zhang
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages61-73
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9789811333040
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
EventAsia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, APISAT 2018 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 16 Oct 201818 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume459
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

ConferenceAsia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology, APISAT 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period16/10/1818/10/18

Keywords

  • Boundary layer ingestion
  • Multi-objective optimization
  • Weighted sum method

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