Multi-objective optimisation of short nacelles for high bypass ratio engines

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dc.contributor.authorTejero, Fernando
dc.contributor.authorRobinson, Matthew
dc.contributor.authorMacManus, David G.
dc.contributor.authorSheaf, Christopher T.
dc.date.accessioned2019-04-04T19:03:22Z
dc.date.available2019-04-04T19:03:22Z
dc.date.issued2019-02-19
dc.description.abstractFuture turbo-fan engines are expected to operate at low specific thrust with high bypass ratios to improve propulsive efficiency. Typically, this can result in an increase in fan diameter and nacelle size with the associated drag and weight penalties. Therefore, relative to current designs, there is a need to develop more compact, shorter nacelles to reduce drag and weight. These designs are inherently more challenging and a system is required to explore and define the viable design space. Due to the range of operating conditions, nacelle aerodynamic design poses a significant challenge. This work presents a multi-objective optimisation approach using an evolutionary genetic algorithm for the design of new aero-engine nacelles. The novel framework includes a set of geometry definitions using Class Shape Transformations, automated aerodynamic simulation and analysis, a genetic algorithm, evaluations at various nacelle operating conditions and the inclusion of additional aerodynamic constraints. This framework has been applied to investigate the design space of nacelles for high bypass ratio aero-engines. The multi-objective optimisation was successfully demonstrated for the new nacelle design challenge and the overall system was shown to enable the identification of the viable nacelle design space.en_UK
dc.identifier.citationTejero F, Robinson M, MacManus DG, Sheaf C. (2019) Multi-objective optimisation of short nacelles for high bypass ratio engines. Aerospace Science and Technology, Volume 91, August 2019, pp. 410-421en_UK
dc.identifier.cris23190253
dc.identifier.issn1270-9638
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ast.2019.02.014
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/14044
dc.language.isoenen_UK
dc.publisherElsevieren_UK
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International*
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/*
dc.subjectOptimisationen_UK
dc.subjectNacelleen_UK
dc.subjectCFDen_UK
dc.subjectGenetic algorithmen_UK
dc.titleMulti-objective optimisation of short nacelles for high bypass ratio enginesen_UK
dc.typeArticleen_UK

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