Abstract Studies such as those by NASA predict large performance benefits when integrating Distributed Propulsion (DP) with the Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft configuration. This is because the BWB planform geometry is particularly suited to the ingestion of boundary layer air. The present study evaluates the relative benefit of DP through a comparison with an advanced turbofan reference system of the same technology level as in Part A of this two part paper. Fuel savings of 5.3% relative to the reference aircraft have been shown to be achievable, although it was found that the system is particularly sensitive to duct losses.


    Zugriff

    Zugriff prüfen

    Verfügbarkeit in meiner Bibliothek prüfen

    Bestellung bei Subito €


    Exportieren, teilen und zitieren



    Titel :

    An assessment of distributed propulsion: Part B – Advanced propulsion system architectures for blended wing body aircraft configurations


    Beteiligte:
    Kirner, Rudi (Autor:in) / Raffaelli, Lorenzo (Autor:in) / Rolt, Andrew (Autor:in) / Laskaridis, Panagiotis (Autor:in) / Doulgeris, Georgios (Autor:in) / Singh, Riti (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2015-12-14


    Format / Umfang :

    8 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch





    Aerodynamic Performance of Blended Wing Body Aircraft with Distributed Propulsion

    Yan, Wan Fang ;Wu, Jiang Hao ;Zhang, Yan Lai | Trans Tech Publications | 2014


    MDO of a Blended-Wing-Body Transport Aircraft with Distributed Propulsion

    Ko, Andy / Leifsson, Leifur / Schetz, Joseph et al. | AIAA | 2003


    Aerodynamic Performance of Blended Wing Body Aircraft with Distributed Propulsion

    Yan, W.F. / Wu, J.H. / Zhang, Y.L. | British Library Conference Proceedings | 2014