scholarly journals C-5 Engine Inlet Development

Author(s):  
J. M. Saylor ◽  
J. P. Hancock

Alternative approaches to the engine inlet selection problem are discussed briefly and substantiation is provided for the chosen concept. The two-phase nacelle forebody and five-phase inlet model test programs are described and important conclusions are presented. Scale corrections to model data using demonstrator test results are explained. The use of sensitivity coefficients related to cost effectiveness and design mission range for the inlet/cowl design optimization is illustrated. Full-scale testing of the prototype at Peebles, the production design at Lockheed-Georgia, and the B-52 flying test bed are covered in turn. The paper is concluded with an overall assessment of system performance relative to initial objectives.

2021 ◽  
Vol 153 (A2) ◽  
Author(s):  
R P Dallinga ◽  
R H M Huijsmans

Historically “scale effects” in the interpretation of tests with scale models in waves using Froude’s Law of Similitude are mostly associated with viscous effects. Nowadays, with a much more complete modelling of reality and a focus on higher order non-linear phenomena, scaling of model test results implies a wider range of assumptions than the validity of Froude’s Law. Our contribution to the conference is a visionary review of contemporary and future problems in the interpretation of these tests. In this context we will discuss the developments in test techniques, including the development of a new Two-Phase Laboratory facilitating seakeeping and sloshing tests at reduced air pressure.


Author(s):  
Thomas C. Magee ◽  
Kristen M. Hines ◽  
Mike A. Dumesh ◽  
Andrew D. Meekins ◽  
Michael M. Bridges

Abstract Two-phase refrigerant pumped loop cooling systems have seen wider use in recent years because of higher power density electronics and the need for increased heat transfer capability. However, two-phase systems are difficult to model because they operate in a closed-loop and both liquid and vapor phases exist and change with time throughout the system. A two-phase “test-bed” system was constructed in order to explore the various operating regimes and limitations of this technology. Additionally, physical results from this test-bed were used to determine if the system performance could be accurately modeled using a commercially available software package such as SINDA/FLUINT. The refrigerant circuit uses R134a as the cooling fluid that is pumped around a complete loop using a positive displacement pump. Heat is added at the evaporator using ceramic heaters on the outside of the housing that boils the fluid, resulting in a liquid/vapor mix in the transport tube. Heat is removed at the condenser which is a commercial flat plate heat exchanger that uses building water for cooling. A closed-loop fluid-thermal model of the test-bed was created in Thermal Desktop®, which is the pre and post-processor for the SINDA/FLUINT analyzer, and compared to several tests conducted on the physical system at varying heat loads. The model successfully predicted the system performance after adjustments to the model for refrigerant mass charge and condenser performance. The maximum difference between the measured evaporator temperature and the modeled temperature was only 6.1°F; which occurred at the highest heat input level (1400 Watts). Explanations for differences between model and test results will be discussed. In particular, modeled system temperatures were found to have a very non-linear sensitivity to the total refrigerant mass charge.


2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iskendar Iskendar ◽  
Andi Jamaludin ◽  
Paulus Indiyono

This paper describes hydrodynamic model tests of Wing in Surface Effect (WiSE) Craft. These craft  was fitted with  stephull  form in different location on longitudinal flat bottom (stepedhull planning craft) to determine the influences of sticking and porpoising motion performances. These motions are usually occured when the craft start to take-off from water surfaces. The test models with scale of 1 : 7 were comprised of 4 (four) stephull models and 1 (one) non-stephull model  as a comparative study. The hydrodynamic  tests were performed with craft speed of 16 – 32 knots (prototype values) in Towing Tank at UPT. Balai Pengkajian dan Penelitian Hidrodinamika (BPPH), BPPT, Surabaya. The resistance (drag) was measured by dynamo meter and the trim of model (draft changing at fore and aft  of model due to model speed) was measured by trim meter. By knowing the value of model trim, the wetted surface area can be determined. Then, the lift forces were calculated based on these measured values. The model test results were presented on tables and curves.  Test results show that models  with step located far away from center of gravity of the WiSE craft tend to porpoising and sticking condition, except if the step location on the below of these center of gravity. While model without step tends to sticking conditions.


1994 ◽  
Vol 29 (9) ◽  
pp. 213-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra K. Kaiser ◽  
Richard R. Dague

The “temperature-phased anaerobic biofilter” or TPAB process (U.S. Patent pending), is a new high-rate anaerobic treatment system that includes a thermophilic (56°C) biofilter connected in series with a mesophilic (35°C) biofilter providing for two-temperature, two-phase treatment. Three TPAB systems of different thermophilic:mesophilic reactor size ratios were operated at system HRTs of 24 hrs, 36 hrs, and 48 hrs to characterize performance and to determine if an optimum size ratio exists between the thermophilic and mesophilic phases. The three TPAB systems achieved SCOD reductions in excess of 97% and TCOD reductions in excess of 90% for a synthetic milk substrate over a range of system COD loadings from 2 g COD/L/day to 16 g COD/L/day. There was little difference in performance between the three TPAB systems based on COD reduction and methane production. The 1:7 ratio of thermophilic:mesophilic phase TPAB system performed as well as the 1:3 and 1:1 size ratio TPAB systems. In applications of the process, a relatively small thermophilic first-phase can be used without sacrificing overall two-phase system performance. The TPAB process is a promising new anaerobic treatment technology with the ability to achieve higher efficiencies of organic removals than is generally possible for single-stage anaerobic filter systems operated at equivalent HRTs and organic loadings.


Author(s):  
Y. S. Kim ◽  
K. O. Kim ◽  
Y. Cho ◽  
S. Bang ◽  
K. D. Jones

An analytical solution has been developed to estimate the inclined pullout capacity of an embedded suction anchor in clay seafloor. Validation has been made through comparisons with a limited number of centrifuge model test results. Results indicate that the inclined pullout capacity of an embedded suction anchor in clay decreases as the load inclination angle to the horizontal increases. As the point of the load application moves downward, the inclined pullout capacity increases, reaches its peak, and then starts to decrease.


Author(s):  
Rajankumar Bhatt ◽  
Chin Pei Tang ◽  
Michel Abou-Samah ◽  
Venkat Krovi

In recent times, there has been considerable interest in creating and deploying modular cooperating collectives of robots. Interest in such cooperative systems typically arises when certain tasks are either too complex to be performed by a single agent or when there are distinct benefits that accrue by cooperation of many simple robotic modules. However, the nature of the both the individual modules as well as their interactions can affect the overall system performance. In this paper, we examine this aspect in the context of cooperative payload transport by robot collectives wherein the physical nature of the interactions between the various modules creates a tight coupling within the system. We leverage the rich theoretical background of analysis of constrained mechanical systems to provide a systematic framework for formulation and evaluation of system-level performance on the basis of the individual-module characteristics. The composite multi-d.o.f wheeled vehicle, formed by supporting a common payload on the end-effectors of multiple individual mobile manipulator modules, is treated as an in-parallel system with articulated serial-chain arms. The system-level model, constructed from the twist- and wrench-based models of the attached serial chains, can then be systematically analyzed for performance (in terms of mobility and disturbance rejection.) A 2-module composite system example is used through the paper to highlight various aspects of the systematic system model formulation, effects of selection of the actuation at the articulations (active, passive or locked) on system performance and experimental validation on a hardware prototype test bed.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arjen Koop ◽  
Pierre Crepier ◽  
Sebastien Loubeyre ◽  
Corentin Dobral ◽  
Kai Yu ◽  
...  

Abstract Estimates for roll damping are important input parameters for simulation studies on vessels operating at sea, e.g. FPSO mooring in waves, wind and current, workability and operability investigations, Dynamic Position studies, ship-to-ship operations and safety studies of vessels. To accurately predict the motions of vessels this quantity should be determined with confidence in the values. Traditionally, model experiments in water basins using so-called decay tests are carried out to determine the roll damping. With recent advancements in CFD modelling, the offshore industry has started using CFD as an alternative tool to compute the roll damping of FPSO’s. In order to help adopt CFD as a widely accepted tool, there is a need to develop confidence in CFD predictions. Therefore, a practical CFD modelling practice is developed within the Reproducible CFD JIP for roll decay CFD simulations. The Modelling Practice describes the geometry modelling, computational mesh, model set-up and post-processing for these type of CFD calculations. This modelling practice is verified and validated by three independent verifiers against available model test data. This paper provides an overview of the developed modelling practice and the calculated CFD results from the verifiers. The CFD modelling practice is benchmarked against available model test results for a tanker-shaped FPSO. By following this modelling practice, the CFD predictions for the equivalent linear damping coefficient and natural period of the roll motions are within 10% for all verifiers and within 10% from the model test results. Therefore, we conclude that when following the developed modelling practice for roll decay simulations, reliable, accurate and reproducible results can be obtained for the roll damping of tanker-shaped FPSOs.


Author(s):  
Sang-Yeob Kim ◽  
Yonghwan Kim ◽  
Yang-Jun Ahn

This paper introduces an outlier analysis which can improve the convergence of the statistical analysis results of sloshing model test data. The paper classify possible outliers in the sloshing model test into three categories and present a treatment method for each outlier. The developed outlier analysis is adapted to the model test results for the cargo of the liquefied-natural-gas (LNG) carrier in operation. The results of the present new method are compared with those of the conventional procedure, particularly focusing on long-term sloshing prediction. Through this study, the effectiveness of the present method is observed, and it is found that the present method provides is robust and reliable results in the application of experimental data for load prediction.


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