Vortex generators for internal mixing in a turbofan engine

Method and apparatus for reducing jet noise in a turbofan engine by causing internal mixing of fan and primary air to reduce the maximum velocity of gases at the nozzle exit plane by creating a particular type of vortex flow at a distance of at least one nozzle diameter forward of the nozzle exit pl...

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Hauptverfasser: BIRCH, STANLEY F, LAWLER, JOHN A, PAYNTER, GERALD C
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Method and apparatus for reducing jet noise in a turbofan engine by causing internal mixing of fan and primary air to reduce the maximum velocity of gases at the nozzle exit plane by creating a particular type of vortex flow at a distance of at least one nozzle diameter forward of the nozzle exit plane. In one preferred embodiment for a JT8D engine an array of eight roll-top vortex generators are provided on each side of the splitter wall between fan and primary flows, and a portion of the fan air may be introduced into the central portion or core of the hot primary air.