Vortex generators for internal mixing in a turbofan engine

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: LAWLER, JOHN A, BIRCH, STANLEY F, PAYNTER, GERALD C
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
BLASTING
COMBUSTION ENGINES
HEATING
HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
JET-PROPULSION PLANTS
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
WEAPONS
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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 tail cone is disposed in the primary exhaust downstream of the vortex generators.