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{"title":"Safety evaluation of human-caused errors in civil aviation based on analytic hierarchy process and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method","authors":"Yi Chai, Yungang Wang, Yuansheng Wang, Le Peng, Lvyuan Hou","doi":"10.1108/aeat-03-2024-0077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-03-2024-0077","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>At present, the statistics of human error events in domestic civil aviation are limited, and the analysis indicators are difficult to quantify. The purpose of this study is to reduce the incidence of human error events and improve the safety of civil aviation.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>In this paper, a safety prevention evaluation method combining analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation (FCE) is proposed. The risk factors of civil aviation safety are identified through questionnaire survey and calculated by MATLAB software.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results of the study are as follows: a safety risk evaluation index system including 4 first-level indicators and 16 second-level indicators is constructed; the AHP is used to calculate the weight of the influencing factors of human error and sort them; and the FCE method is used to quantitatively evaluate the safety prevention of civil aviation human error and put forward the countermeasures.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>This study also has some limitations. While it provides an overall quantitative identification of civil aviation safety risk factors, the research methods chosen, such as the questionnaire survey method and the AHP, involve individual subjectivity. Consequently, the research results may have errors. In the preliminary preparation of the follow-up study, we should analyze a large number of civil aviation accident investigation reports, more accurately clarify the human error factors and completely adopt the quantitative analysis method in the research method.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>This study identifies the risk factors of civil aviation safety and conducts a reasonable analysis of human error factors. In the daily training of civil aviation, the training can be focused on previous man-made accidents; in view of the “important” influencing factors, the aviation management system is formulated to effectively improve the reliability of aviation staff; according to the evaluation criteria of human error in civil aviation, measures to prevent and control accidents can be better formulated.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Social implications</h3>\u0000<p>In view of these four kinds of influencing factors, the corresponding countermeasures and preventive measures are taken according to the discussion, so as to provide the basis for the prevention of aviation human error analysis, management and decision-making, prevent the risk from brewing into safety accidents and improve the safety of aviation management.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Based on the questionnaire survey, this study creatively applies the safety prevention evaluation method combining AHP and FCE to the study of civil aviation human error, integrates the advantages of qualitative and quantitative m","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"69 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141776180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comprehensive review of state-of-art FishBAC – fishbone active camber morphing wing surfaces–: a promising morphing method","authors":"Emre Ozbek, Selcuk Ekici, Tahir Hikmet Karakoç","doi":"10.1108/aeat-04-2024-0096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-04-2024-0096","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The current research conducts a comprehensive review on FishBAC (fishbone active camber morphing wing surfaces) for researchers and scientists and sheds light on challenges and opportunities of FishBAC development.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This is a review article and this study reviews previous research on FishBAC.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The current FishBAC applications could be upgraded into more efficient designs in materials, design and mechanisms with more perspectives involved. Then, this promising branch of morphing surface design could be integrated with rotor blades, unmanned aerial vehicle wings, general aviation aircraft surfaces and so on.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>This is a review article.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>The contributions of the study are summarized as follows: to provide an overview of FishBAC research; to compare various approaches and trends in FishBAC designs; to address the research gap in the roadmap for FishBAC design; and to discuss the challenges and opportunities of FishBAC development.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first review on a promising morphing method and an alternative for conventional flaps and ailerons.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141776178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acoustic-based diagnostics for UAV propeller damage using HNR and Gaussian Naive Bayes","authors":"Bahadır Cinoğlu","doi":"10.1108/aeat-05-2024-0155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-05-2024-0155","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to determine propeller damage based on acoustic recordings taken from unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) propellers operated at different thrust conditions on a test bench. Propeller damage is especially critical for fixed-wing UAVs to sustain a safe flight. The acoustic characteristics of the propeller vary with different propeller damages.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>For the research, feature extraction methods and machine learning techniques were used during damage detection from propeller acoustic data. First of all, sound recordings were obtained by operating five different damaged propellers and undamaged propellers under three different thrusts. Afterwards, the harmonic-to-noise ratio (HNR) feature extraction technique was applied to these audio recordings. Finally, model training and validation were performed by applying the Gaussian Naive Bayes machine learning technique to create a diagnostic approach.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>A high recall value of 96.19% was obtained in the performance results of the model trained according to damaged and undamaged propeller acoustic data. The precision value was 73.92% as moderate. The overall accuracy value of the model, which can be considered as general performance, was obtained as 81.24%. The F1 score has been found as 83.76% which provides a balanced measure of the model’s precision and recall values.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>This study include provides solid method to diagnose UAV propeller damage using acoustic data obtain from the microphone and allows identification of differently damaged propellers. Using that, the risk of in-flight failures can be reduced and maintenance costs can be lowered with addressing the occurred problems with UAV propeller before they worsen.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study introduces a novel method to diagnose damaged UAV propellers using the HNR feature extraction technique and Gaussian Naive Bayes classification method. The study is a pioneer in the use of HNR and the Gaussian Naive Bayes and demonstrates its effectiveness in augmenting UAV safety by means of propeller damages. Furthermore, this approach contributes to UAV operational reliability by bridging the acoustic signal processing and machine learning.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141776289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Self-learning for translational control of elliptical orbit spacecraft formations","authors":"Weijia Lu, Chengxi Zhang, Fei Liu, Jin Wu, Jihe Wang, Lining Tan","doi":"10.1108/aeat-01-2024-0020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-01-2024-0020","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper aims to investigate the relative translational control for multiple spacecraft formation flying. This paper proposes an engineering-friendly, structurally simple, fast and model-free control algorithm.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This paper proposes a tanh-type self-learning control (SLC) approach with variable learning intensity (VLI) to guarantee global convergence of the tracking error. This control algorithm utilizes the controller's previous control information in addition to the current system state information and avoids complicating the control structure.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The proposed approach is model-free and can obtain the control law without accurate modeling of the spacecraft formation dynamics. The tanh function can tune the magnitude of the learning intensity to reduce the control saturation behavior when the tracking error is large.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>This algorithm is model-free, robust to perturbations such as disturbances and system uncertainties, and has a simple structure that is very conducive to engineering applications.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This paper verified the control performance of the proposed algorithm for spacecraft formation in the presence of disturbances by simulation and achieved high steady-state accuracy and response speed over comparisons.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141776181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research on insect-like long endurance hovering double-wing FMAV prototype","authors":"Yichen Zhang, Feng Cui, Wu Liu, Wenhao Zhu, Yiming Xiao, Qingcheng Guo, Jiawang Mou","doi":"10.1108/aeat-09-2023-0239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-09-2023-0239","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Endurance time is an important factor limiting the progress of flapping-wing aircraft. In this study, this paper developed a prototype of a double-wing flapping-wing micro air vehicle (FMAV) that mimics insect-scale flapping wing for flight. Besides, novel methods for optimal selection of motor, wing length and battery to achieve prolonged endurance are proposed. The purpose of this study is increasing the flight time of double-wing FMAV by optimizing the flapping mechanism, wings, power sources, and energy sources.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The 20.4 g FMAV prototype with wingspan of 21.5 cm used an incomplete gear flapping wing mechanism. The motor parameters related to the lift-to-power ratio of the prototype were first identified and analyzed, then theoretical analysis was conducted to analyze the impact of wing length and flapping frequency on the lift-to-power ratio, followed by practical testing to validate the theoretical findings. After that, analysis and testing examined the impact of battery energy density and efficiency on endurance. Finally, the prototype’s endurance duration was calculated and tested.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The incomplete gear facilitated 180° symmetric flapping. The motor torque constant showed a positive correlation with the prototype’s lift-to-power ratio. It was also found that the prototype achieved the best lift-to-power ratio when using 100 mm wings.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>A gear-driven flapping mechanism was designed, capable of smoothly achieving 180° symmetric flapping. Besides, factors affecting long-duration flight – motor, wings and battery – were identified and a theoretical flight duration analysis method was developed. The experimental result proves that the FMAV could achieve the longest hovering time of 705 s, outperforming other existing research on double-wing FMAV for improving endurance.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141776290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Thermal analysis of batteries and prediction with artificial neural networks","authors":"Ozge Yetik","doi":"10.1108/aeat-03-2024-0060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-03-2024-0060","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>In this study, it is aimed to develop cooling models for the efficient use of batteries and to show how important the busbar material is. Batteries, which are indispensable energy sources of electric aircraft, automobiles and portable devices, may eventually run out. Battery life decreases over time; the most critical factor is temperature. The temperature of batteries should not exceed the safe operating temperature of 313 K and it is recommended to have a balanced temperature distribution through the battery.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>In this study, the effect on the battery temperature caused by using different busbar materials to connect batteries together was investigated. Gold, copper and titanium were chosen as the different busbar material. The Air velocities used were 1 m/s and 2 m/s, the air inlet temperatures were 295 and 300 K and the discharge rates 1.0–1.5–2.0–2.5C were chosen for cooling the batteries.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The best busbar material was identified as copper. Because these studies are long-term studies, it is also suggested to estimate the data obtained with ANN (Artificial Neural Networks). The purpose of ANN is to enable the solution of many different complex problems by creating systems that do not require human intelligence. Four different program (BR-LM-CGP-SCG) were used to estimate the data obtained with ANN. It was found that the most reliable algorithm was BR18. The <em>R</em>2 size of the BR18 algorithm in the test phase was 0.999552, the CoV size was 0.007697 and the RMSE size was 0.005076.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>When the literature is considered, the cooling part of the battery modules has been taken into consideration during the temperature observation of the battery modules, but busbar materials connecting the batteries have always been ignored. In this study, various busbar materials were used and it was noticed how the temperature of the battery model changed under the same working conditions. These studies are very time-consuming and costly studies. Therefore, an estimation of the data obtained with artificial neural networks (ANN) was also evaluated.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"44 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141743368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Satisfying the needs for highly qualified engineering staff in a disruptively changing aircraft industry with special care for MRO sector","authors":"Sally Ichou, Árpád Veress","doi":"10.1108/aeat-12-2023-0347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-12-2023-0347","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The number of passengers in the aviation sector following COVID-19 has recovered in 2023 and is 5% higher than it was in 2019. The average annual growth of air travel is predicted to be 3.2% between 2019 and 2039. This means the need for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services will also increase. Moreover, the stakeholders require lower costs, higher effectiveness/market share and sustainability. These expectations can be realized only with the identification, development and implementation of new innovations while improving and optimizing the already used processes and procedures. Since only highly qualified graduates can reach these requirements, the need for profession-specific MSc and PhD level engineers has elevated significantly. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the development and implementation of a new MRO higher educational framework program in strong cooperation with enterprises and universities.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The emphasis is placed on the program’s scouting, investigation, development, realization and evaluation by defining key performance indexes and aiming for the optimal solution for all participants.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The result of this study is the establishment of a new educational framework, the reinvention of the MSc curriculum and the integration of PhD-level researchers in the industry in a way that fulfills the needs and requirements of the MRO sector. In return, it will give various benefits to all parties involved.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The novelty of this work comes from creating a new educational MSc and PhD level framework that can push the MRO industry forward and fill the gap of missing engineers in this field. Plus, the newly developed program is highly flexible and can be used by other players in the economy after making some adaptions and modifications.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141743370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CFD investigation of pouchtype lithium-ion battery","authors":"Ayberk Salim Mayıl, Ozge Yetik","doi":"10.1108/aeat-03-2024-0076","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-03-2024-0076","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>In the dynamic realm of energy storage, lithium-ion batteries stand out as a frontrunner, powering a myriad of devices from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, efficient heat management is crucial for ensuring the longevity and safety of these batteries. This paper aims to delve into the process of lithium-ion battery heat management systems, exploring how cutting-edge technologies are used to regulate temperature and optimize performance. In addition, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) studies take center stage, offering insights into the intricate thermal dynamics within these powerhouses.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>In this study, thermal behavior of pouch type lithium-ion battery cell has been investigated by using CFD method. Result of different discharge rates have been evaluated by using multi-scale multi-dimensional (MSMD) battery model. By using MSMD Model 0.5C, 1C, 2C, 3C and 5C discharge rates are compared in equivalent circuit model (ECM) and NTGK empirical models by monitoring averaged surface temperature on battery body wall. In addition, on NTGK model, air cooling effect has been studied with the 0.1 m/s, 0.2 m/s and 0.5 m/s air, velocities.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Results shows that higher discharge rate causes higher temperature on battery zones and air cooling is effective to obtain the lower zone temperatures. Also, ECM model gives higher temperature than NTGK model on battery zone.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>When the literature is evaluated, comparison of the models used in battery cooling (ECM and NTGK) has never been done before. Within the scope of this study, model comparison was made. At the same time, the time step has always been ignored in the literature. In this study, both time step and forced convection conditions were considered when comparing the models.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141614617","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Aerodynamic design of an electronics pod to maximise its carriage envelope on a fast-jet aircraft","authors":"Ruan du Rand, Kevin Jamison, Barbara Huyssen","doi":"10.1108/aeat-10-2023-0253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-10-2023-0253","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this paper is to reshape a fast-jet electronics pod’s external geometry to ensure compliance with aircraft pylon load limits across its carriage envelope while adhering to onboard system constraints and fitment specifications.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Initial geometric layout determination used empirical methods. Performance approximation on the aircraft with added fairings and stabilising fin configurations was conducted using a panel code. Verification of loads was done using a full steady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes solver, validated against published wind tunnel test data. Acceptable load envelope for the aircraft pylon was defined using two already-certified stores with known flight envelopes.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Re-lofting the pod’s geometry enabled meeting all geometric and pylon load constraints. However, due to the pod's large size, re-lofting alone was not adequate to respect aircraft/pylon load limitations. A flight restriction was imposed on the aircraft’s roll rate to reduce yaw and roll moments within allowable limits.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>The geometry of an electronics pod was redesigned to maximise the permissible flight envelope on its carriage aircraft while respecting the safe carriage load limits determined for its store pylon. Aircraft carriage load constraints must be determined upfront when considering the design of fast-jet electronic pods.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>A process for determining the unknown load constraints of a carriage aircraft by analogy is presented, along with the process of tailoring the geometry of an electronics pod to respect aerodynamic load and geometric constraints.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141743113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Installed nacelle aerodynamics at cruise and windmilling conditions","authors":"Francisco Sánchez-Moreno, David MacManus, Fernando Tejero, Josep Hueso-Rebassa, Christopher Sheaf","doi":"10.1108/aeat-03-2023-0070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat-03-2023-0070","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The decrease in specific thrust achieved by Ultra-High Bypass Ratio (UHBPR) aero-engines allows for a reduction in specific fuel consumption. However, the typical associated larger fan size might increase the nacelle drag, weight and the detrimental interference effects with the airframe. Consequently, the benefits from the new UHBPR aero-engine cycle may be eroded. This paper aims to evaluate the potential improvement in the aerodynamic performance of compact nacelles for installed aero-engine configuration.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Drooped and scarfed non-axisymmetric compact and conventional nacelle designs were down selected from a multi-point CFD-based optimisation. These were computationally assessed at a set of installation positions on a contemporary wide-body, twin-engine transonic aircraft. Both cruise and off-design conditions were evaluated. A thrust and drag accounting method was applied to evaluate different aircraft, powerplant and nacelle performance metrics.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The aircraft with the compact nacelle configuration installed at a typical installation position provided a reduction in aircraft cruise fuel consumption of 0.44% relative to the conventional architecture. However, at the same installation position, the compact design exhibits a large flow separation at windmilling conditions that is translated into an overall aircraft drag penalty of approximately 5.6% of the standard cruise net thrust. Additionally, the interference effects of a compact nacelle are more sensitive to deviations in mass flow capture ratio (MFCR) from the nominal windmilling diversion condition.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This work provides a comprehensive analysis of not only the performance but also the aerodynamics at an aircraft level of compact nacelles compared to conventional configurations for a range of installations positions at cruise. Additionally, the engine-airframe integration aerodynamics is assessed at an off-design windmilling condition which constitutes a key novelty of this paper.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":55540,"journal":{"name":"Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141569232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}