APPLICATION OF HYBRID AERO-ENGINE MODEL FOR INTEGRATED FLIGHT/PROPULSION OPTIMAL CONTROL

The real-time capability of integrated flight/propulsion optimal control （IFPOC） is studied. An appli- cation is proposed for IFPOC by combining the onboard hybrid aero-engine model with sequential quadratic pro- gramming （SQP）. Firstly, a steady-state hybrid aero-engine model is designed in the whole flight envelope with a dramatic enhancement of real-time capability. Secondly, the aero-engine performance seeking control including the maximum thrust mode and the minimum fuel-consumption mode is performed by SQP. Finally, digital simu- lations for cruise and accelerating flight are carried out. Results show that the proposed method improves real- time capability considerably with satisfactory effectiveness of optimization.

THE EIGENVALUE SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS AND DESIGN FOR INTEGRATED FLIGHT/PROPULSION CONTROL SYSTEM

In this paper, sensitivity approaches are taken to analyze and design an integrated flight propulsion control system where the interaction between subsystems direitly affects the stability property and handling performances of the aircraft. The eigenvalue sen sitivity approach is employed to study the effect of coupling parameters on system stability and gain sensitivity approach is used to direct the reduced states feedback suboptimal control system design. Simulation results show that the integrated flight propulsion control system designed by sensitivity approaches is of good performance.

Experimental study on integral axial squeeze film damper to suppress longitudinal vibration of propulsion shafting

This paper aims at investigating the effectiveness of squeeze oil film in suppressing the longitudinal vibration of propulsion shaft systems through a novel integral axial squeeze film damper(IASFD).After designing the IASFD,a propulsion shafting test rig for the longitudinal vibration control is built.Longitudinal vibration control experiments of the propulsion shafting are carried out under different magnitude and frequency of the excitation force.The results show that both IASFD elastic support and IASFD elastic damping support have excellent vibration attenuation characteristics,and can effectively suppress the longitudinal vibration of the shaft system in a wide frequency range.However,IASFD elastic damping support has a more significant vibration reduction effect than the other supports,and increasing the damping of the system has obvious effect on reducing the shafting vibration.For an excitation force of 45 N,the maximum reduction of the vibration amplitude is 89.16%.Also,the vibration generated by the resonance phenomenon is also significantly reduced.

Study on High Power Hall Electric Propulsion Technology

High power Hall electric propulsion technology is a very competitive electric propulsion technology for future large space missions such as large GEO satellites,manned space programs,deep space explorations,cargo ships,space tugs.Based on the experience of more than 20 years in research and development of Hall electric propulsion,the Shanghai Institute of Space Propulsion(SISP)has developed 3 high power Hall thrusters,i.e.,the 10 k W class HET-500,20 k W class HET-1000,and 50 k W class HET-3000.This paper presents the development status of the high power(≥10 k W)Hall electric propulsion at SISP,including tests of 3 high power Hall thrusters in the power range from 10 k W to 50 k W,the qualification of a single string of a 10 k W Hall electric propulsion system,and the study of a cluster of two 1.35 k W HET-80 Hall thrusters to understand the technical issues related to multi-thruster high power electric propulsion systems.

Novel Ship Propulsion System

As the development tends towards high-speed, large-scale and high-power, power of the ship main engine becomes larger and larger. This make the engine design and cabin arrangement become more and more difficult. Ship maneuverability becomes bad. A new ship propulsion system, integrated hydraulic propulsion （IHP）, is put forward to meet the development of modem ship. Principle of IHP system is discussed. Working condition matching characteristic of IHP ship is studied based on its matching characteristic charts. According to their propulsion principle, dynamic mathematic models of IHP ship and direct propulsion （DP） ship are developed. These two models are verified by test sailing and test stand data. Based on the software Matlab/Simulink, comparison research between IHP ship and DP ship is conducted. The results show that cabin arrangement of IHP ship is very flexible, working condition matching characteristic of IHP ship is good, the ratio of power to weight of IHP ship is larger than DP ship, and maneuverability is excellent. IHP system is suitable for engineering ship, superpower ship and warship, etc.

Impact angle constrained fuzzy adaptive fault tolerant IGC method for Ski-to-Turn missiles with unsteady aerodynamics and multiple disturbances

An impact angle constrained fuzzy adaptive fault tolerant integrated guidance and control method for Ski-to-Turn(STT)missiles subject to unsteady aerodynamics and multiple disturbances is proposed.Unsteady aerodynamics appears when flight vehicles are in a transonic state or confronted with unstable airflow.Meanwhile,actuator failures and multisource model uncertainties are introduced.However,the boundaries of these multisource uncertainties are assumed unknown.The target is assumed to execute high maneuver movement which is unknown to the missile.Furthermore,impact angle constraint puts forward higher requirements for the interception accuracy of the integrated guidance and control(IGC)method.The impact angle constraint and the precise interception are established as the object of the IGC method.Then,the boundaries of the lumped disturbances are estimated,and several fuzzy logic systems are introduced to compensate the unknown nonlinearities and uncertainties.Next,a series of adaptive laws are developed so that the undesirable effects arising from unsteady aerodynamics,actuator failures and unknown uncertainties could be suppressed.Consequently,an impact angle constrained fuzzy adaptive fault tolerant IGC method with three loops is constructed and a perfect hit-to-kill interception with specified impact angle can be implemented.Eventually,the numerical simulations are conducted to verify the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method.

APPLICATION OF NONLINEAR PID CONTROLLER IN AERODYNAMICS LOADING SYSTEM

The design idea of tracking-differentiator and the nonlinear PID controllerare introduced, the applicable algorithm and its real result for distributed aerodynamicsloading control system are discussed, and the construction of the test & contro1 system arealso presented. The application shows that the nonlinear PID algorithm has the advan-tages of high reliability, short run time and strong stability.

Inverse aerodynamic design for distributed propulsion wing with expected circulation distribution

Distributed Propulsion Wing(DPW)technology offers significant advantages in terms of flight energy savings,but the strong aerodynamic coupling between the propulsive internal flow and aerodynamic external flow brings significant design challenges.As the primary DPW profile design is of great significance,this paper proposes a hybrid method to solve the inverse problem mainly based on the formula relationship between the required aerodynamic loads and the profile shape,which is more direct and instructive compared with traditional parametric iterative methods.The aerodynamic characteristics are described by the circulation distribution in the Fourier series form,then the mean camber line of the profile is solved through the re-derived airfoil theory considering disk's influence.Further CFD correction methods are also proposed.To validate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed hybrid inverse method,several DPW profile design tests are then conducted.Finally,the relationship between 2D and realistic 3D unit shape is also researched.The results show that the proposed inverse design method has great accuracy and convergence speed in the design tests,and shows good robustness against changes of the design parameters.The 2D profile shape and the actual 3D shape of DPW unit can establish an aerodynamic-propulsion equivalent relationship based on the same internal mass fluxes.

A nonlinear model for aerodynamic configuration of wake behind horizontal-axis wind turbine

Determination of the aerodynamic configuration of wake is the key to analysis and evaluation of the rotor aerodynamic characteristics of a horizontal-axis wind turbine. According to the aerodynamic configuration, the real magnitude and direction of the onflow velocity at the rotor blade can be determined, and subsequently, the aerodynamic force on the rotor can be determined. The commonly employed wake aerodynamic models are of the cylindrical form instead of the actual expanding one. This is because the influence of the radial component of the induced velocity on the wake configuration is neglected. Therefore, this model should be called a "linear model". Using this model means that the induced velocities at the rotor blades and aerodynamic loads on them would be inexact. An approximately accurate approach is proposed in this paper to determine the so-called "nonlinear" wake aerodynamic configuration by means of the potential theory, where the influence of all three coordinate components of the induced velocity on wake aerodynamic configuration is taken into account to obtain a kind of expanding wake that approximately looks like an actual one. First, the rotor aerodynamic model composed of axial (central), bound, and trailing vortexes is established with the help of the finite aspect wing theory. Then, the Biot-Savart formula for the potential flow theory is used to derive a set of integral equations to evaluate the three components of the induced velocity at any point within the wake. The numerical solution to the integral equations is found, and the loci of all elementary trailing vortex filaments behind the rotor are determined thereafter. Finally, to formulate an actual wind turbine rotor, using the nonlinear wake model, the induced velocity everywhere in the wake, especially that at the rotor blade, is obtained in the case of various tip speed ratios and compared with the wake boundary in a neutral atmospheric boundary layer. Hereby, some useful and referential conclusions are offered for the aerodynamic computation and design of the rotor of the horizontal-axis wind turbine.

Numerical study of attack angle characteristics for integrated hypersonic vehicle

The two-dimensional coupled implicit Navier-Stokes equations and standard k-ε viscous models are used to simulate the angle of attack characteristics of an inte- grated hypersonic vehicle with a hark head configuration under three kinds of working conditions： inlet cut-off, engine through-flow, and engine ignition. Influence of each com- ponent on aero-propulsive performance of the vehicle is discussed. It is concluded that the longitudinal static stability of the vehicle is good, and there is enough lift-to-drag ratio to satisfy the flying requirement of the vehicle. At the same time, it is important to change configurations of engine and upper surface of airframe to improve aero-propulsive ~erformance of the vehicle.

Theoretical fundamentals of airframe/ propulsion integration for high-speed aircraft

Fundamental features of aerodynamic interference and integration of airframes and air-breathing jet engines for high-speed flight vehicles are studied within the framework of supersonic small perturbation theory.Both the influence of airframe components on air intakes performance and influence of intakes on vehicle external aerodynamics are under consideration.Analytical relations and specific examples show that significant favorable interference between airframes and air intakes can be realized by using preliminary compression of the flow in front of intakes at flight Mach numbers exceeding approximately 3.

Numerical Study on Influence of Key Parameters of Aerodynamic Characteristics of Shaftless Ducted Rotor

Shaftless ducted rotor(SDR)is a new type of ducted rotor system designed with ducted-rotor-motor integration,which is quite different from traditional ducted rotor(DR)in aerodynamic characteristics.The sliding mesh based on unstructured grid is used to simulate the aerodynamic characteristics of SDR and DR.Then,the effects of five key parameters,namely,the rotor disk height,the number of blades,the spread angle of the duct,the central hole radius and the ducted lip radius on the aerodynamic characteristics of the SDR are investigated.It is found that the same-sized SDR produces a larger total lift than the DR in hovering,but the lift proportion of its duct is reduced.In the forward flight,a large low-speed region is generated behind the SDR duct,and the reflux vortex in blade root above the advancing blade has the trend for inward diffusion.The rotor disk height has similar effects on SDR and DR.Increasing the number of blades can effectively increase the total lift of SDR,which also increases the lift proportion of duct.Increasing the spread angle of the duct will lead to the rotor lift coefficient decrease,reducing the central hole radius can increase the total lift,but the component lift coefficient decreases.Appropriately increasing the ducted lip radius can increase the total lift,which begins to decrease after reaching a certain value.

A study on aerodynamic noise characteristics of a high-speed maglev train with a speed of 600 km/h

Purpose–This study aims to explore the formation mechanism of aerodynamic noise of a high-speed maglev train and understand the characteristics of dipole and quadrupole sound sources of the maglev train at different speed levels.Design/methodology/approach–Based on large eddy simulation(LES)method and Kirchhoff–Ffowcs Williams and Hawkings(K-FWH)equations,the characteristics of dipole and quadrupole sound sources of maglev trains at different speed levels were simulated and analyzed by constructing reasonable penetrable integral surface.Findings–The spatial disturbance resulting from the separation of the boundary layer in the streamlined area of the tail car is the source of aerodynamic sound of the maglev train.The dipole sources of the train are mainly distributed around the radio terminals of the head and tail cars of the maglev train,the bottom of the arms of the streamlined parts of the head and tail cars and the nose tip area of the streamlined part of the tail car,and the quadrupole sources are mainly distributed in the wake area.When the train runs at three speed levels of 400,500 and 600 km$h1,respectively,the radiated energy of quadrupole source is 62.4%,63.3%and 71.7%,respectively,which exceeds that of dipole sources.Originality/value–This study can help understand the aerodynamic noise characteristics generated by the high-speed maglev train and provide a reference for the optimization design of its aerodynamic shape.

短距垂直起降飞机推进系统典型构型及控制系统

短距垂直起降飞机具有短距起飞、垂直降落、水平飞行等多个模式,对推力控制性能提出了特殊的要求。本文总结20世纪80年代末以来出现的超声速短距垂直起降飞机推进系统,分别介绍其组成与原理,比较推进系统参数及性能指标,并给出推进系统控制技术的发展状况。发展趋势表明,以X-32B为代表的共用型布局具有最高的推进复用性,且飞行控制较为容易。而以F-35B为代表的复合型布局与常规飞机气动布局相似,推进系统能够适应工作点的显著变化,且具有较高的推进系统复用性,是短距垂直起降飞机推进系统的发展趋势。同时,复合型推进系统使得飞机控制系统与推进控制系统存在强耦合,因此在推进系统控制中应用基于模型的约束动态逆控制对控制量解耦,以提升飞行品质,降低飞行员负担,满足快速推力响应需求,实现短距离起飞与垂直起降。

燃烧室和透平叶片一体化设计流场气动性能分析

重型燃气轮机中减少一级静叶的冷气量和降低燃烧室压损,对于提高燃机整体性能具有重要意义。本文以某F级重型燃气轮机第一级透平静叶为基础模型,通过减小燃烧室和静叶前缘轴向距离设计了一体化叶片结构,所得叶片等熵马赫数数值计算与实验结果较为吻合。计算结果表明:相比于分离式叶片结构,燃烧室和透平一体化设计能够降低流体域滞止压力损失系数。同时,当改变进口边界条件时,一体化设计的滞止压力损失系数依然低于分离式叶片。因此,燃烧室和透平一体化设计结构对于提高燃气轮机整体性能具有较高的潜力。

一种组合动力飞行器模态转换过程轨迹优化与控制方案

为应对组合动力飞行器涡轮/冲压发动机模态转换过程中容易出现的推力陷阱问题,开展了组合动力飞行器模态转换阶段飞行/推进一体化保护控制研究。该研究利用组合动力爬升段飞行轨迹优化方法,解决模态转换过程中组合发动机总推力无法满足平飞加速需求的推力陷阱问题。结合轨迹线性化控制方法,完成了宽速域飞行器/发动机一体化轨迹跟踪控制设计,利用迎角、油门等变量的协同调节实现轨迹跟踪控制。仿真结果表明,轨迹优化策略能够在一定程度上克服模态转换过程中的推力不足问题,一体化轨迹线性化控制方法可以有效实现爬升轨迹跟踪,避免模态转换过程对组合动力飞行器飞行任务造成的不利影响。

超声速巡航导弹气动力与推力参数一体化在线辨识

为准确预示超声速巡航导弹飞行中的气动力和推力特性,提升飞行性能及任务适应性,提出了一种气动力与推力参数一体化在线辨识方法。建立了以固体火箭冲压发动机为动力的超声速巡航导弹在纵平面的运动模型,建立了巡航段气动力系数和推力系数多项式模型,采用无迹卡尔曼滤波算法,开展了气动力与推力参数一体化在线辨识仿真验证,基于飞行试验对辨识性能进行了比较验证。研究表明,对超声速巡航导弹进行气动力与推力参数一体化辨识是必要的和有效的,提出的方法可应用于飞行过程中参数在线辨识。

飞翼无人机外形与进排气几何一体化参数化建模

飞翼布局是无人作战飞机的优先布局方案,其特点是机体与发动机进排气系统高度融合。针对飞翼式无人作战飞机概念方案快速几何建模需求,提出一种飞翼机体外形和进排气几何外形的一体化参数化建模方法。基于类函数/形函数方法,建立飞翼机体和进排气几何外形的参数化数学模型;确定关联的外形参数和关联控制规则,实现飞翼外形参数与进排气几何外形的匹配;将所建立的模型与CATIA二次开发方法相结合,实现飞翼式无人机概念方案三维几何模型的自动生成。结果表明:针对不同的进排气方案,本文方法能自动调节飞翼外形,匹配进排气系统的几何外形,有效地提高了飞翼式无人作战飞机概念设计的效率。

倾转动力无人机三维过渡走廊

为解决传统过渡走廊中忽略系统动态特征、缺少迎角信息、难以直接用于过渡路径规划的问题,提出一种适用于倾转动力类无人机的三维过渡走廊建立方法。所提方法从物理约束角度限制飞行速度与倾转角度边界,从飞行力学角度限制全机升力特性边界,从能源配置角度限制动力系统功率边界,从而建立关于飞行速度、倾转角度与迎角的三维过渡走廊,并且设计综合性能指标函数用于描述走廊内各飞行路径点的性能。基于所建三维过渡走廊采用鸽群优化算法完成最优过渡路径的搜索工作。结果表明:所建三维过渡走廊能够更加具体地描述可用飞行范围,其不仅包括传统过渡走廊的飞行速度与倾转角度,同时还包含迎角与性能指标信息,这为过渡路径规划提供基础;鸽群优化算法具有良好的过渡路径优化能力,通过优化使无人机拥有良好的飞行效果,动力系统油门杆量变化平稳、幅值较小,证明使用三维过渡走廊指导过渡飞行与规划过渡路径的可行性。

Aerodynamic design of tractor propeller for high-performance distributed electric propulsion aircraft

Aiming to maximize the aerodynamic performance of the Distributed Electric Propulsion(DEP)aircraft,a hybrid design framework which focuses on the aerodynamic performance of the propeller/wing integration has been developed and validated numerically.Variable-fidelity modelling for propeller aerodynamics has been used to achieve computational efficiency with reasonable accuracy.By optimizing the aerodynamic loading distributions on the tractor propeller disk,the induced slipstream is redistributed into a form that is beneficial for the wing downstream,based on which the propeller blade geometry is generated through a rapid inversed design procedure.As compared with the Minimum Induced Loss(MIL)propeller at a specified thrust level,significant improvements of both the lift-to-drag ratio of the wing and the propeller/wing integrated aerodynamic efficiency is achieved,which shows great promise to deliver aerodynamic benefits for the wing within the propeller slipstream without any additional devices.