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Flow field and performance analysis of an integrated diverterless supersonic inlet

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2016

J. Masud
J. Masud*
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Institute of Avionics & Aeronautics, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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[email protected]
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Abstract

In this paper the computed flow and performance characteristics at low angle-of-attack (AOA) of an integrated diverterless supersonic inlet (DSI) are presented. The subsonic characteristics are evaluated at M∞ = 0·8 while the supersonic characteristics are evaluated at M∞= 1·7, which is near the design Mach number for the intake. In addition to the external flow features, the internal intake duct flow behaviour is also evaluated. The results of this study indicate effective boundary layer diversion due to the ‘bump’ compression surface in both subsonic and supersonic regimes. At M∞ = 1·7, the shockwave structure (oblique/normal shockwave) on the ‘bump’ compression surface and intake inlet is satisfactory at design (critical) mass flow rate. The intake duct flow behaviour at subsonic and supersonic conditions is generally consistent with ‘Y’ shaped intake duct of the present configuration. The secondary flow structure inside the duct has been effectively captured by present computations. The computed intake total pressure recovery at M∞ = 1·7 exhibits higher-than-conventional behaviour at low mass flow ratios, which is attributed to unique inlet design. Overall computed subsonic and supersonic total pressure recovery characteristics are satisfactory under the evaluated conditions and are also in agreement with wind tunnel test data.

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Research Article
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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 115 , Issue 1170 , August 2011 , pp. 471 - 480
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2011 

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