weather resistance and bleed air control for the diverterless supersonic inlet ian zabel me 547 –...
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Weather Resistance and Bleed Air Control for the Diverterless Supersonic InletIAN ZABEL
ME 547 – TRANSFER / RATE PROCESS
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The Supersonic Inlet Diverter
Function◦ Redirect the boundary layer◦ Ensure even pressure distribution
Consequences◦ Increase in inlet drag◦ Complex structure and bleed system◦ Significant radar reflection
Types◦ Ramp inlet bleed system (F-15, Tu-144)◦ Formed Inlet Diverter (F-16)◦ Combinations of Both
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The Diverterless Supersonic Inlet (DSI)
Function◦ Divert the boundary layer through obstruction◦ Prevent radar reflection and signal dispersion
Benefits◦ Low radar cross section (RCS)◦ Structurally simple◦ No critical need for bleed systems
Downsides◦ Potentially reduced pressure recovery◦ Optimal within small speed ranges (transonic)◦ Complicated design optimization (lots of testing)◦ Poor / no weather resistance
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Bleed Systems Function Purpose
◦ Mass flow rate control◦ Cabin air quality (Passenger aircraft)◦ Cooling of internal systems◦ Shockwave Control
Location◦ After compressor – passenger aircraft◦ Before compressor – Supersonic aircraft◦ Damaged compressor blades/stators
Current Problems◦ Mechanically complex◦ Bypass airflow wasted
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Ice Buildup Cause and Prevention
Occurrences◦ High altitude, convective weather◦ ~100 engine power loss events since 1990◦ Supercooled water and ice crystals
Power Loss◦ Ice entering compressor (no flow)◦ Ice entering combustor (no fuel ignition)◦ Damaged compressor blades/stators
Current Mitigation◦ Electrical heating – power draw and thin metal◦ Vibration – mechanically complex if forced◦ Avoiding the weather – restricted operation
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Using Deicer Deicer
◦ Alcohol, Salt, Glycols◦ Used to modify the freezing point◦ Similar to methods used on roads
Benefits◦ No system necessary on the aircraft◦ No power draw on the aircraft
Issues◦ Requires airport resources◦ Time intensive◦ Unusable during flight
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The ‘Weeping Wing’ Concept Porous Internal / External Surface
◦ Hole size increases along the diffuser◦ Deicing chemical pumped through small holes◦ Flows down internal surface into large holes
Benefits◦ Prevention of ice formation◦ Bleed system addition potential
Downsides◦ Deicing chemicals potentially on blades◦ Limited use, activated by pilot / sensors◦ Potential boundary layer separation
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System Combination Perforated Internal Surface
◦ Acts as bleed system◦ Mechanically simple◦ Shock location control
Moisture and Ice Control◦ Less surface area for ice crystals◦ Potential for using condenser◦ For subsonic, active prevention needed◦ For supersonic, no concern due to shock◦ Used in combination with ‘weeping wing’◦ Expose salt or alcohols to ice to remove
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Conclusion Combined System
◦ DSI doesn’t need significant bleed system, but…◦ Slight mass flow rate control improves efficiency◦ Ice control where and when needed
Implications◦ Broadened operational scope◦ Reduced cold weather maintenance◦ Increased aircraft capability◦ Minimal change in RCS
Final Result◦ Significantly improved cold weather resistance
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