Aerodynamic Shape Optimization of a Transonic, Propulsion-Airframe-Integrated Airfoil System

Matthew G. Lauer, Phillip J. Ansell

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Abstract

Boundary-layer ingestion (BLI) and distributed propulsion (DP) are important concepts to future aircraft systems and technologies. Both BLI and DP have the potential to increase aircraft efficiency and improve aircraft design in various other ways. The present study aims to address several design implications and challenges of configuring a BLI, DP aircraft in the highly-compressible transonic environment, which is the aerodynamic regime associated with large, commercial transport aircraft. Aerodynamic shape optimization was performed on two specific propulsion-airframe-integrated airfoil systems, an underwing-propulsor configuration and an overwing-propulsor configuration, to determine the maximum potential performance achievable for such highly-integrated aero-propulsive systems. Preliminary results indicate that the lower surface of a wing may lend itself more naturally to the embedding of propulsors than the upper surface and has the potential for better aerodynamic performance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624106354
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
EventAIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum - Chicago, United States
Duration: Jun 27 2022Jul 1 2022

Publication series

NameAIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum

Conference

ConferenceAIAA AVIATION 2022 Forum
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period6/27/227/1/22

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

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