Design and Optimization of a Boundary Layer Ingesting Propulsor

Abstract

The boundary layer ingestion concept has the potential to improve propulsion eciency that will lead to better fuel economy of commercial aircraft. This design concept has been explored by NASA as the Single-aisle Turboelectric Aircraft with Aft Boundary-Layer propulsor STARC-ABL.This thesis discusses the 1D-3D aerodynamic design and optimization process of a propulsor with incoming distortion. It starts o with exploring the subsonic design of a two row propulsor (rotor and OGV) on a 2D basis, with angular momentum (related to work) distribution (rV θ ) manipulation