Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulations were performed on an N+2 conceptual commercial supersonic transport aircraft to explore the possibility of relocating the engines from below the wings to above the wings in order to capitalize upon potential noise shielding benefits. The simulations focused on the feasibility of the top-mounted propulsion configuration in terms of inlet performance and flow separation around the nacelles at climbout conditions for both 0deg and 8deg angle of attack. The results showed overall good inlet performance and little separation around the nacelles. The results were comparable to the engines in their original underwing configuration.


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    Title :

    Using Numerical Simulations to Explore Top-Mounted Propulsion on a Conceptual Commercial Supersonic Transport Aircraft


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    Publication date :

    2018


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English