Swirl flow analysis of the port side F-5E intake using CFD

Ibrahim, I.H. , Ng, E.Y.K., Wu, Y.L. and Wong, L.W.K. (2009) Swirl flow analysis of the port side F-5E intake using CFD. Progress in Computational Fluid Dynamics, an International Journal, 9(2), pp. 109-115. (doi: 10.1504/PCFD.2009.023354)

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Abstract

Swirl represents a form of energy loss, as the energy is used in accelerating the flow in the angular direction and does not contribute to engine thrust. Significant swirl flow in resulting in the fighter aircraft intakes during manoeuvres can result in an undesirable engine performance. The CFD study conducted using FLUENT shows that the F-5E intake is more sensitive to the negative angles of attack, especially for AOA at −10°, where bulk swirls were seen forming. In the results of Taguchi and ANOVA, both statistical model point to the angle of attack play the most significant role in determining a more undesirable swirl coefficient.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Ibrahim, Dr Imran
Authors: Ibrahim, I.H., Ng, E.Y.K., Wu, Y.L., and Wong, L.W.K.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
Journal Name:Progress in Computational Fluid Dynamics, an International Journal
Publisher:Inderscience
ISSN:1468-4349
ISSN (Online):1741-5233

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