A scale model of a V/STOL tilt nacelle fitted to a 0.508 m single stage fan was tested in the NASA Lewis low speed wind tunnel to determine the effect of diffuser blowing on the inlet aerodynamics and aeromechanical performance. The test was conducted over a range of freestream speeds (up to 120 knots) and angles-of attack (up to 120 deg). In general, diffuser blowing had a beneficial affect on all performance parameters. The angle-of-attack range for a separation-free flow substantially increased, and the fan face distortion reduced with a corresponding increase in total pressure recovery. Discrete narrow band blade stress peaks which were common to the nonblowing (baseline) configuration were eradicated with diffuser blowing.
Performance of a V/STOL tilt nacelle inlet with blowing boundary layer control
AIAA, SAE, and ASME, Joint Propulsion Conference ; 1979 ; Las Vegas, NV
1979-06-01
Conference paper
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English
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