Physics of Fluids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(7)
Published: July 1, 2024
The
hypersonic
mixed-compression
inlet,
operating
in
an
off-design
state,
can
be
categorized
into
low-speed
and
over-speed
regimes
based
on
whether
the
external
compression
shock
is
incident
internal
flow
channel.
In
this
study,
we
investigate
movement
process
of
train
within
inlet/isolator
under
both
conditions
by
generating
various
shocks
using
wedges
installed
a
direct-connected
ground
wind
tunnel.
Experimental
investigations
are
conducted
to
examine
dynamic
characteristics
isolator
subjected
different
types
at
incoming
Mach
number
2.7.
findings
reveal
that
varying
levels
backpressure
resistance
for
observed
with
shocks.
Through
trajectory
leading
(STLS)
power
spectral
density
analysis,
it
found
unilateral
result
more
intense
oscillation
lower
dominant
frequency.
mode
decomposition
method
identifies
structures
unsteady
field
highlights
energy
primarily
concentrates
STLS,
while
its
symmetry
influenced
type
shock.
Specifically,
symmetric
bilateral
tends
promote
higher
degree
STLS
structure
reducing
strength;
however,
when
passes
over
reflection
point
shock,
rapid
upstream
still
occurs
situation,
thereby
inducing
inlet
unstart
compromising
engine
safety.
Physics of Fluids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(9)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Geometric
deviations
arising
from
manufacturing
and
assembly
processes
can
significantly
impact
the
aerodynamic
stability
of
scramjet
inlets.
This
study
aims
to
quantify
uncertainty
sensitivity
inlet
aerodynamics
caused
by
geometric
deviations.
Specifically,
three
representative
operating
modes
are
considered:
start,
half-start,
unstart.
Five
parameters
extracted
as
random
uncertain
variables,
including
first
second
ramp
angle
(α1,
α2),
horizontal
vertical
distance
between
lip
point
throat
(dh,
dv),
inner
cowl
(α3).
To
achieve
quantification
objective,
non-intrusive
polynomial
chaos
method
is
employed
for
quantification.
Sobol
indices
utilized
assess
each
parameter
on
quantities
interest.
Results
indicate
that
only
±1%
have
a
significant
performance
inlet.
pressure
in
shock
region
more
than
four
times
non-shock
region,
exceeding
40%.
With
respect
parameters,
mass
capture
ratio
demonstrates
high
deviations,
with
6.76%.
Sensitivity
analysis
indicates
primary
factors
affecting
within
isolator
dv,
α2,
dh.
Therefore,
their
should
be
strictly
controlled.