Modelling a Hypersonic Single Expansion Ramp Nozzle of a Hypersonic Aircraft through Parametric Studies

Abstract

This paper aims to contribute to developing a potential combined cycle air-breathing engine integrated into an aircraft design, capable of performing flight profiles on a commercial scale. This study specifically focuses on the single expansion ramp nozzle (SERN) and aircraft-engine integration with an emphasis on the combined cycle engine integration into the conceptual aircraft design. A parametric study using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have been employed to analyze the sensitivity of the SERN’s performance parameters with changing geometry and operating conditions. The SERN adapted to the different operating conditions and was able to retain its performance throughout the altitude simulated. The expansion ramp shape, angle, exit area, and cowl shape influenced the thrust substantially. The internal nozzle expansion and expansion ramp had a significant effect on the lift and moment performance. An optimized SERN was assembled into a scramjet and was subject to various nozzle inflow conditions, to which combustion flow from twin strut injectors produced the best thrust performance. Side fence studies observed longer and diverging side fences to produce extra thrust compared to small and straight fences.

Modelling of a Dual-Fuel-Mode Free-Jet Combustion System

“…The FAME aircraft requirements have been previously described by Alkaya et al [14]. The individual component analyses on which this work is based, for ramjet and scramjet compression systems have been reported in [15][16][17] and for nozzle performance in [18,19].…”

Optimal Design of Three-Dimensional Circular-to-Rectangular Transition Nozzle Based on Data Dimensionality Reduction

“…Several studies have been conducted to explore the design methods and flow characteristics of 3D asymmetric expansion nozzles. Ridway et al [4] reported that the expansion ramp shape, angle, exit area and cowl shape have a significant effect on the thrust of a single expansion ramp nozzle (SERN). Shenkin et al [5] conducted calculations and experiments to investigate the effect of different schemes of SERN and its main geometric parameters on performance.…”