Progress towards adaptive aircraft engine nacelles

L. Da Rocha-Schmidt, A. Hermanutz, H. Baier, A. Seitz, J. Bijewitz, A. T. Isikveren, F. Scarpa, G. Allegri, C. Remillat, E. Feuilloley, F. Majic, C. O'Reilly, G. Efraimsson

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Abstract

Emissions and noise of aircraft engines have to be significantly further reduced and efficiency further increased in the future. One means is the improvement of airflow though the engine and especially so in its inlet region by proper shapes. Due to changes in the flight conditions, the optimal nacelle shape varies. It would thus be beneficial to be able to change the nacelle shape. Evaluations on system and engine levels including related flow simulations support the identification of proper shaping parameters. Initial concepts of possible morphing technologies are discussed as well.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication29th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2014
PublisherInternational Council of the Aeronautical Sciences
ISBN (Electronic)3932182804
StatePublished - 2014
Event29th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2014 - St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Duration: 7 Sep 201412 Sep 2014

Publication series

Name29th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2014

Conference

Conference29th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2014
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CitySt. Petersburg
Period7/09/1412/09/14

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