Author/Authors :
Arif, I Department of Aerospace Engineering - College of Aeronautical Engineering - National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan , Salamat, S Department of Aerospace Engineering - College of Aeronautical Engineering - National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan , Ahmed, M Department of Aerospace Engineering - College of Aeronautical Engineering - National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan , Qureshi, F Department of Aerospace Engineering - College of Aeronautical Engineering - National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan , Shah, S Department of Aerospace Engineering - College of Aeronautical Engineering - National University of Sciences and Technology, H-12, Islamabad, Pakistan
Abstract :
In this paper comparative flow field analysis of two intake configuration i.e. Boundary Layer Diverter Intake
and Diverterless Supersonic Intake is carried out based on dimensionless parameters under various flow
conditions. Numerical analysis of aircraft intake is a complex phenomenon which involves both external and
internal flow analysis. In this research, both external and internal flow characteristics of intake duct are
analyzed in detail. A comprehensive mesh scheme is devised and implemented to accurately capture the flow
behavior in external surrounding of intake duct and flow passing through the intake duct. The analysis is
carried out at different flow conditions to analyze the flow behavior in subsonic and supersonic regimes.
Engine design mass flow rate is used for accurate intake analysis and results are validated with available
literature. Boundary layer diversion and pressure recovery are examined for each intake configuration and
comparative analysis based on pressure recovery is carried out subsequently. The analysis reveals that at
subsonic and transonic regimes, Boundary Layer Diverter intake is much more effective than Diverter less
Supersonic Intake, however, in supersonic regime Diverter less Supersonic Intake is found be to more
effective. The research can further help in modifying/ improving the design of an existing intake
configuration for enhanced intake efficiency.
Keywords :
Pressure recovery , Diverterless supersonic intake , Boundary layer Diverter intake , Aerodynamics
