Fluid Mechanics and Flight Mechanics

Multi-dimensional simulation between serpentine nozzle and turbofan based on neural network

  • Chengxi WANG ,
  • Li ZHOU ,
  • Xiaolin SUN ,
  • Xiaobo ZHANG ,
  • Zhanxue WANG
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  • 1.School of Power and Energy,Northwestern Polytechnical University,Xi’an 210016,China
    2.Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Aero-Engine,Beijing 100191,China
    3.College of Aviation Engineering,Civil Aviation Flight University of China,Guanghan 618307,China

Received date: 2024-06-04

  Revised date: 2024-07-25

  Accepted date: 2024-10-15

  Online published: 2024-10-29

Supported by

National Natural Science Foundation of China(52376032);Funds for Distinguished Young Scholars of Shaanxi Province(2021JC-10);National Science and Technology Major Project of China (J2019-Ⅱ-0015-0036);Science Center for Gas Turbine Project (P2022-B-I-002-001,P2022-B-Ⅱ-010-001);Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(501XTCX2023146001)

Abstract

The internal flow of the serpentine nozzle is complex, with numerous parameters affecting its aerodynamic performance. Traditional component-based zero-dimensional engine models cannot accurately assess the aerodynamic performance impact of the serpentine nozzle on the overall engine. In this paper, a high-fidelity performance prediction model for serpentine nozzles is established using the back propagation (BP) neural network, and is coupled with a zero-dimensional turbofan engine model. This integrated approach is employed to investigate the influence of the baseline serpentine nozzle on engine speed, altitude characteristics, and component behaviors, as well as the differences in nozzle and engine performance with various geometric parameters. The results indicate that compared to axisymmetric nozzles, the engine equipped with the serpentine nozzle experiences a decline in performance. Specifically, at sea-level static conditions, the engine’s thrust decreases by 4.50%, while the fuel consumption increases by 4.75%; the fan bypass ratio decreases by a maximum of 0.33% at sea level, accompanied by a reduction in surge margin. Conversely, at an altitude of 12 km, the fan bypass ratio increases by a maximum of 0.28%, and the surge margin increases. These variation trends in fan operating characteristics can be attributed to the differences in throttling effects of the serpentine nozzle on the core and bypass of mixing chamber at different altitudes. Additionally, increasing the length-to-diameter ratio of the serpentine nozzle from 2.2 to 3.0 enhances its performance, resulting in an 8.0% increase in thrust coefficient and a 4.8% increase in discharge coefficient. The multi-dimensional coupling model between serpentine nozzle and engine established in this study can effectively evaluate the changes in engine performance and component characteristics following the installation of serpentine nozzles of varying geometric parameters.

Cite this article

Chengxi WANG , Li ZHOU , Xiaolin SUN , Xiaobo ZHANG , Zhanxue WANG . Multi-dimensional simulation between serpentine nozzle and turbofan based on neural network[J]. ACTA AERONAUTICAET ASTRONAUTICA SINICA, 2025 , 46(15) : 130791 -130791 . DOI: 10.7527/S1000-6893.2024.30791

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