Journal
ENERGIES
Volume 15, Issue 8, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/en15082811
Keywords
hypersonic flows; multi-objective opmization; genetic algorithm
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This work describes a systematic optimization strategy for designing hypersonic inlet intakes. A Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes database is used to develop ideal designs using genetic algorithms. The optimized designs aim at minimizing drag coefficient and enhancing pressure ratios. The flow patterns leading to improvements are analyzed. The method provides a valuable flowchart for designing super/hypersonic inlets.
The work describes a systematic optimization strategy for designing hypersonic inlet intakes. A Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes database is mined using genetic algorithms to develop ideal designs for a priori defined targets. An intake geometry from the literature is adopted as a baseline. Thus, a steady-state numerical assessment is validated and the computational grid is tuned under nominal operating conditions. Following validation tasks, the model is used for multi-objective optimization. The latter aims at minimizing the drag coefficient while boosting the static and total pressure ratios, respectively. The Pareto optimal solutions are analyzed, emphasizing the flow patterns that result in the improvements. Although the approach is applied to a specific setup, the method is entirely general, offering a valuable flowchart for designing super/hypersonic inlets. Notably, because high-quality computational fluid dynamics strategies drive the innovation process, the latter accounts for the complex dynamics of such devices from the early design stages, including shock-wave/boundary-layer interactions and recirculating flow portions in the geometrical shaping.
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