In the study of thin-walled wedge shells subjected to lateral water entry impact loads,similarity theory is employed to predict the behavior of the prototype by analyzing the dynamic response of the model.However,the ...In the study of thin-walled wedge shells subjected to lateral water entry impact loads,similarity theory is employed to predict the behavior of the prototype by analyzing the dynamic response of the model.However,the traditional similarity law for structural impact fails to accurately describe the relationship between the dynamic responses of the model and the prototype,mainly due to the ignoring of the fluid-structure coupling effect and geometric distortion in the thickness direction.To address this limitation,this study employs dimensional analysis to derive the scaling factors for achieving structural similarity during water entry while considering the effects of fluid-structure coupling.Based on the analysis of the governing equations for thin-walled wedge shells under water entry impact loads,the scaling factor accounting for geometric distortion for water entry of wedge shells is determined.Numerical models are established to verify the applicability of the geometric distortion similarity model with different materials.The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed similarity model,which significantly reduces the disparities in displacement peaks and energy between the scaled model and the prototype.In addition,experimental platforms are constructed to further verify the proposed similarity model by performing vertical water entry tests on thickness-distorted and material-distorted specimens.展开更多
The water hammer problem is an important issue in the dynamics of liquid propulsion system.This paper aims to use the Lattice Boltzmann Method(LBM)with entropy limiter to study the water hammer problems in propellant ...The water hammer problem is an important issue in the dynamics of liquid propulsion system.This paper aims to use the Lattice Boltzmann Method(LBM)with entropy limiter to study the water hammer problems in propellant feedlines.The dynamic characteristics of valve-closing water hammer and filling water hammer are investigated by this method,and the sensitivity of filling water hammer is analyzed with a single factor sensitivity analysis with 8 factors and 9 levels and a multi-factor sensitivity analysis with L_(27)(3^(13))orthogonal experiment based on range method.It is found that the solving result of LBM with entropy limiter is basically in good agreement with finite volume method,and using the entropy limiter can eliminate numerical oscillations when solving valve-closing water hammer problems and solve the numerical"blow up"when solving filling water hammer problems.It can be seen that the dynamic characteristics of valve-closing water hammer are relatively simple,while there are many factors that affect the filling water hammer and the degree of these effects varies.The effects on the maximum water hammer pressure are relatively uniform,but those on the water hammer response time vary greatly through the skewness analysis.展开更多
Underwater gas-liquid two-phase propulsion technology is an emerging propulsion method that offers high efficiency and unrestricted navigation speed.The integration of this technology into water ramjet engines can sig...Underwater gas-liquid two-phase propulsion technology is an emerging propulsion method that offers high efficiency and unrestricted navigation speed.The integration of this technology into water ramjet engines can significantly enhance propulsion efficiency and holds substantial potential for broad applications.However,forming a gas-liquid two-phase flow within the nozzle requires introducing a large amount of rammed seawater.At this time,there is a complex phase transition problem of combustion products in the combustion chamber,which makes the thermodynamic calculation for gas-liquid two-phase water ramjet engines particularly challenging.This paper proposes a thermodynamic calculation method for gas-liquid two-phase water ramjet engines,based on the energy equation for gas-liquid two-phase flow and traditional thermodynamic principles,enabling thermodynamic calculations under conditions of ultra-high water-fuel ratios.Additionally,ground ignition tests of the gas-liquid two-phase engine were conducted,yielding critical engine test parameters.The results demonstrate that the gas-liquid two-phase water ramjet engine achieves a high specific impulse,with a theoretical maximum specific impulse of up to 7000(N s)/kg.The multiphase flow effects significantly impact engine performance,with specific impulse losses reaching up to 25.86%.The error between the thrust and specific impulse in the ground test and the theoretical values is within 10%,validating the proposed thermodynamic calculation method as a reliable reference for further research on gas-liquid two-phase water ramjet engines.展开更多
Combination of topology optimization and additive manufacturing technologies provides an effective approach for the development of light-weight and high-performance structures.A heavy-loaded aerospace bracket is desig...Combination of topology optimization and additive manufacturing technologies provides an effective approach for the development of light-weight and high-performance structures.A heavy-loaded aerospace bracket is designed by topology optimization and manufactured by additive manufacturing technology in this work.Considering both mechanical forces and temperature loads,a formulation of thermo-elastic topology optimization is firstly proposed and the sensitivity analysis is derived in detail.Then the procedure of numerical optimization design is presented and the final design is additively manufactured using Selective Laser Melting(SLM).The mass of the aerospace bracket is reduced by over 18%,benefiting from topology and size optimization,and the three constraints are satisfied as well in the final design.This work indicates that the integration of thermo-elastic topology optimization and additive manufacturing technologies can be a rather powerful tool kit for the design of structures under thermal-mechanical loading.展开更多
Air-breathing hypersonic vehicle has great military and potential economic value due to its characteristics:high velocity,long range,quick response.Therefore,the development of hypersonic vehicle and its guidance and ...Air-breathing hypersonic vehicle has great military and potential economic value due to its characteristics:high velocity,long range,quick response.Therefore,the development of hypersonic vehicle and its guidance and control technology are reviewed in this paper.Firstly,the development and classification of hypersonic vehicles around the world are summarized,and the geometric configuration and mission profile of typical air-breathing hypersonic vehicle are given.Secondly,the control difficulties of air-breathing hypersonic vehicle are introduced,including integrated design of engine and fuselage,static instability,strong nonlinearity,uncertain aerodynamic parameters,etc.According to its control requirements,the control methods considering external disturbance,fault-tolerant control methods,anti-saturation methods,and prescribed performance control methods considering transient performance constraints are summarized respectively.The classification and comparison of various control methods are given,and the frontiers of theoretical development are analyzed.Finally,considering the effects of composite disturbances,the design of terminal guidance law under multiple constraints is overviewed,including guidance law with angle constraint,velocity constraint,acceleration constraint and time constraint.Similarly,the classification of guidance law design methods under different constraints,their advantages as well as the future development trend and requirements are introduced.展开更多
As few or no failures occur during accelerated life test,it is difficult to assess reliability for long-life products with traditional life tests.Reliability assessment using degradation data of product performance ov...As few or no failures occur during accelerated life test,it is difficult to assess reliability for long-life products with traditional life tests.Reliability assessment using degradation data of product performance over time becomes a significant approach.Aerospace electrical connector is researched in this paper.Through the analysis of failure mechanism,the performance degradation law is obtained and the statistical model for degradation failure is set up; according to the research on statistical analysis methods for degradation data,accelerated life test theory and method for aerospace electrical connector based on performance degradation is proposed by improving time series analysis method,and the storage reliability is assessed for Y11X series of aerospace electrical connector with degradation data from accelerated degradation test.The result obtained is basically consistent with that obtained from accelerated life test based on failure data,and the two estimates of product＇s characteristic life only have a difference of 8.7%,but the test time shortens about a half.As a result,a systemic approach is proposed for reliability assessment of highly reliable and long-life aerospace product.展开更多
The decomposition and combustion characteristics of ammonium dinitramide (ADN) based non-toxic aerospace propellant are analytically studied to determine the effects of catalytic bed structure (slenderness ratio) and ...The decomposition and combustion characteristics of ammonium dinitramide (ADN) based non-toxic aerospace propellant are analytically studied to determine the effects of catalytic bed structure (slenderness ratio) and operation parameters (mass fraction ratio of ADN/CH3OH) on the general performance within the ADN-based thruster. In the present research, the non-equilibrium temperature model is utilized to describe the heat transfer characteristics between the fluid phase and solid phase in the fixed bed. We determined the fluid resistance characteristics in the catalytic bed by experiments involving the method of pressure-mass. We have done the simulation study based on the available results in the literature and found the complex physical and chemical processes within the ADN thruster. Furthermore, an optimized catalytic bed slenderness ratio was observed w让h a value of 1.75 and the mass fraction ratio of 5.73 significantly influenced the propellant performance. These results could serve as a reference to explore the combustion characteristics within the thruster and the preparation of future propellants.展开更多
Liquid propellant rocket engines for a launch vehicle are an essential aerospace technology, representing the advanced level of hi-tech in a country. In recent years, China’s aerospace industry has made remarkable ac...Liquid propellant rocket engines for a launch vehicle are an essential aerospace technology, representing the advanced level of hi-tech in a country. In recent years, China’s aerospace industry has made remarkable achievements, and liquid rocket engine technology has also been effectively developed. In this article, the development processes of China’s liquid rocket engines are discussed. Then, the performance features of China’s new generation liquid rocket engines as well as the flight tests of the new-generation launch vehicles are introduced. Finally, the development direction and the most recent progress of the next generation large-thrust liquid rocket engine is presented.展开更多
Throttling of large-thrust liquid rocket engines,which can improve mission adaptability of a carrier rocket,reduce risk and facilitate rocket recovery,is a key technology for current and future space development.This ...Throttling of large-thrust liquid rocket engines,which can improve mission adaptability of a carrier rocket,reduce risk and facilitate rocket recovery,is a key technology for current and future space development.This paper summarizes the state of the art and trends of throttling technology for large-thrust liquid rocket engines at home and abroad.According to the working principles of propulsion for rocket engines,throttling the propellant flow rate is a major way of adjusting thrust,and regulation devices along with adjustable injectors are primary measures of throttling propellant flow rates.This paper clarifies the working principles of typical regulation devices and adjustable injectors,introduces the regulation schemes of typical large-thrust engines such as YF-100,RD-170,and SSME,and summarizes the main characteristics of current throttleable large-thrust engines.Finally,critical technologies and development trends of throttling are discussed,including combustion stability and reliable cooling of thrust chambers at low thrust levels,turbopump stability,and stable regulation and precise control in a wide range of operating conditions.展开更多
China's new-generation launch vehicle LM-5 successfully completed its maiden launch in November 2016.Among the new technologies applied in the launch vehicle,four types of liquid rocket engines attracted extensive...China's new-generation launch vehicle LM-5 successfully completed its maiden launch in November 2016.Among the new technologies applied in the launch vehicle,four types of liquid rocket engines attracted extensive attention.These engines feature advanced concepts and technologies such as a staged combustion cycle and expander cycle.The engines are the results of hard effort of more than ten years,which is also an epitome of the development history of China's aerospace industry.This paper gives a brief introduction to the technological schemes,main parameters,development process and application of the four types of engines that powered the new-generation launch vehicle.Finally,proposals for new liquid propulsion technology development in the future in China are presented.展开更多
Waveform regulator in charge is a method that can realize multi-source detonation wave superposition through a single point detonation.The method does not need to weaken the strength of shell,and relies on the high st...Waveform regulator in charge is a method that can realize multi-source detonation wave superposition through a single point detonation.The method does not need to weaken the strength of shell,and relies on the high stress generated by superposition to cut shell into regular fragments.Additionally,it can be combined with different initiation methods to alter the fragmentation outcomes.In this study,aiming at the fracture strain of metal cylindrical shell driven by explosive charge with waveform regulator,theoretical analysis was first adopted to obtain the prediction model of the fracture strain of cylindrical shell with waveform regulator and the model of the axial distribution of the stress concentration factor.On this basis,both theoretical analysis and numerical models were utilized to investigate the effect of waveform regulator on the initial velocity of fragments.Finally,experiments were conducted to validate the fracture strain prediction model for cylindrical shell with waveform regulator.The research results show that the collision angles of the detonation waves at different axial positions are different,which leads to the stress concentration factor on the shell presenting a trend of gradually decreasing,then sharply increasing,and then rapidly decreasing along the axial direction.Additionally,the changes in the slot spacing and the thickness of outer charge will also affect the stress concentration factor,and the influence of outer charge thickness is relatively large.The smaller the ratio of charge volume to waveform regulator volume,the larger the axial sparse wave intensity and the more the fragment initial velocity decrease.From the initiation end to the non-initiation end,the failure modes of the shell sequentially change from pure shear,to mixed tensile-shear,and finally to pure tensile failure.The experimental results are in good agreement with the calculated results of the fracture strain model,and the maximum relative error is less than 10%,which indicates that the fracture strain prediction model of the cylindrical shell with waveform regulator established in this paper by considering the increase of elastic energy per unit volume caused by stress concentration on the shell is reliable.展开更多
Columnar grains offer considerable advantages in terms of microstructure for resisting high-temperature low-cycle fatigue. In additive manufacturing, the formation of fine columnar grains is common. However, post-heat...Columnar grains offer considerable advantages in terms of microstructure for resisting high-temperature low-cycle fatigue. In additive manufacturing, the formation of fine columnar grains is common. However, post-heat treatment often transforms these grains into equiaxed grains. This study aimed to tailor the grain morphology by controlling the precipitation of carbides. By balancing the restraining effects of carbide pinning and grain growth, we achieved carbide-assisted in situ-directional recrystallization. This process preserved the columnar grains created via laser powder bed fusion, even after high-temperature heat treatment. The approach emphasizes promoting the longitudinal growth of columnar grains while preventing their broadening. Additionally, we characterized the evolution of carbides and γ′ precipitates and examined their role in nucleation and growth during recrystallization. This study supports the viability of carbide-assisted in situ-directional recrystallization in additive manufacturing alloys, introducing an innovative strategy for microstructure customization. The implementation of carbon stabilization (CS) treatment to control the carbide distribution led to a 40 % improvement in the creep life at 900 ℃ and 150 MPa.展开更多
1.Introduction to ablative TPS The Mars 2020 mission underscored the critical role of ablative Thermal Protection Systems(TPS)during atmospheric entry,where spacecraft encounter extreme aerodynamic heating.Established...1.Introduction to ablative TPS The Mars 2020 mission underscored the critical role of ablative Thermal Protection Systems(TPS)during atmospheric entry,where spacecraft encounter extreme aerodynamic heating.Established in the mid-20th century,blunt body theories led to the creation of ablative heat shields that effectively manage thermal loads through thermo-chemo-mechanical decomposition.This paper revisits the development and application of ablative TPS materials,which are single-mission solutions capable of withstanding entry velocities surpassing 10 km/s.展开更多
1.Introduction and background Global warming demands low-carbon energy.Ammonia(NH_(3)),a carbon-free hydrogen carrier,offers CO_(2)reduction potential,aligning with decarbonization,per the work of Zhang et al.2.NH_(3)...1.Introduction and background Global warming demands low-carbon energy.Ammonia(NH_(3)),a carbon-free hydrogen carrier,offers CO_(2)reduction potential,aligning with decarbonization,per the work of Zhang et al.2.NH_(3)as a fuel Advantages:NH_(3)offers high hydrogen content ease of storage,cost-effectiveness in large-scale transport,and technological maturity in synthesis.展开更多
1.Challenges Thermoacoustic instability in combustors arises from the interaction between sound waves and unsteady heat release,commonly found in systems like gas turbines and aeroengines.This instability leads to und...1.Challenges Thermoacoustic instability in combustors arises from the interaction between sound waves and unsteady heat release,commonly found in systems like gas turbines and aeroengines.This instability leads to undesirable consequences such as structural damage and performance deterioration.The challenge lies in predicting and mitigating these instabilities due to the complex interplay of various physical phenomena like acoustic propagation,turbulent flow,and combustion chemistry,which are summarized in detail in Aimee S.Morgans and Dong Yang's published article.展开更多
The design of wide-range high-efficiency aerodynamic configurations is one of the most important key technologies in the research of near-space hypersonic vehicles.A double-sided intake configuration with different in...The design of wide-range high-efficiency aerodynamic configurations is one of the most important key technologies in the research of near-space hypersonic vehicles.A double-sided intake configuration with different inlets on the upper and lower surfaces is proposed to adapt to widerange flight.Firstly,the double-sided intake configuration’s design method and flight profile are delineated.Secondly,Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)numerical simulation based on multi-Graphics Processing Unit(GPU)parallel computing is adopted to evaluate the vehicle’s performance comprehensively,aiming to verify the feasibility of the proposed scheme.This evaluation encompasses a wide-range basic aerodynamic characteristics,inlet performance,and heat flux at critical locations.The results show that the inlets of the designed integration configuration can start up across Mach number 3.5 to 8.The vehicle possesses multi-point cruising capability by flipping the fuselage.Simultaneously,a 180°rotation of the fuselage can significantly decrease the heat accumulation on the lower surface of the vehicle,particularly at the inlet lip,further decreasing the temperature gradient across the vehicle structure.This study has some engineering value for the aerodynamic configuration design of wide-range vehicles.However,further study reveals that the flow phenomena at the intersection of two inlets are complex,posing potential adverse impacts on propulsion efficiency.Therefore,it is imperative to conduct additional research to delve into this matter comprehensively.展开更多
The service load on high temperature rotating components of aero-engines generally exhibits flight mission characteristics. The general shape of the load spectrum is that Type Ⅲ/Ⅳ cyclic loading and creep loading ar...The service load on high temperature rotating components of aero-engines generally exhibits flight mission characteristics. The general shape of the load spectrum is that Type Ⅲ/Ⅳ cyclic loading and creep loading are superimposed on Type Ⅰ cyclic loading. Meanwhile, the sequence of the Type Ⅲ/Ⅳ cyclic and creep loading varies with mission. This work performed load spectrum test with this characteristic on the Ni-based alloy FGH96. Then a life prediction method was developed based on the Chaboche fatigue damage accumulation model and a modified time fraction model. Creep followed by Fatigue (C-F) test was carried out to reveal the creep-fatigue interaction and calibrate parameters. The results show that most test results fall within the 2-fold deviation band. The sequence of creep-fatigue loading within the load spectrum exhibited a limited effect on life. Finally, simplified methods were developed to improve analysis efficiency, and cases where simplified methods could replace the proposed method were discussed.展开更多
This research investigates the bending response of folded multi-celled tubes(FMTs)fabricated by folded metal sheets.A three-point bending test for FMTs with circular and square sections is designed and introduced.The ...This research investigates the bending response of folded multi-celled tubes(FMTs)fabricated by folded metal sheets.A three-point bending test for FMTs with circular and square sections is designed and introduced.The base numerical models are correlated with physical experiments and a static crashworthiness analysis of six FMT configurations to assess their energy absorption characteristics.The influences of thickness,sectional shape,and load direction on the bending response are studied.Results indicate that increasing the thickness of the tube and radian of the inner tube enhances the crashworthiness performance of FMT,yielding a 20.50%increase in mean crushing force,a 55.53%increase in specific energy absorption,and an 18.05%decrease in peak crushing force compared to traditional multi-celled tubes(TMTs).A theoretical analysis of the specific energy absorption indicates that FMTs outperform TMTs,particularly when the peak crushing force is prominent.This study highlights the innovative and practical potential of FMTs to improve the crashworthiness of thin-walled structures.展开更多
Real-time and accurate drogue pose measurement during docking is basic and critical for Autonomous Aerial Refueling(AAR).Vision measurement is the best practicable technique,but its measurement accuracy and robustness...Real-time and accurate drogue pose measurement during docking is basic and critical for Autonomous Aerial Refueling(AAR).Vision measurement is the best practicable technique,but its measurement accuracy and robustness are easily affected by limited computing power of airborne equipment,complex aerial scenes and partial occlusion.To address the above challenges,we propose a novel drogue keypoint detection and pose measurement algorithm based on monocular vision,and realize real-time processing on airborne embedded devices.Firstly,a lightweight network is designed with structural re-parameterization to reduce computational cost and improve inference speed.And a sub-pixel level keypoints prediction head and loss functions are adopted to improve keypoint detection accuracy.Secondly,a closed-form solution of drogue pose is computed based on double spatial circles,followed by a nonlinear refinement based on Levenberg-Marquardt optimization.Both virtual simulation and physical simulation experiments have been used to test the proposed method.In the virtual simulation,the mean pixel error of the proposed method is 0.787 pixels,which is significantly superior to that of other methods.In the physical simulation,the mean relative measurement error is 0.788%,and the mean processing time is 13.65 ms on embedded devices.展开更多
A numerical method to predict the bursting strength of filament wound composite rocket motor case is proposed here.This method can evaluate the longitudinal stress evolution of each composite layer as impregnated fila...A numerical method to predict the bursting strength of filament wound composite rocket motor case is proposed here.This method can evaluate the longitudinal stress evolution of each composite layer as impregnated filaments with fiber tension are wound layer by layer,and consider the effects of accumulated stress and deformation during filament winding on the bursting strength of composite case.Taking∅520 mm composite cases as a case study,the filament-winding-process-induced stress and deformation as well as progressive damage behavior are numerically predicted,followed by a comparison with experimental results.The numerical results show that the predicted bursting pressures for composite cases manufactured on the mandrels with and without a flexible component are 14.20 MPa and 21.40 MPa,respectively.These values exhibit slight deviation from the measured pressures of 13.50 MPa and 21.57 MPa.Moreover,the predicted damage locations,situated respectively in the dome and cylinder,agree well with the experimental observation.These observations indicate that use of flexible component reduces the load-bearing capacity of the domes.Furthermore,it validates the reliability and accuracy of the proposed numerical method in predicting the bursting strength of composite cases.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11972309,12272320 and 12272309)the Overseas Expertise Introduction Project for Discipline Innovation(the 111 Project)(Grant No.BP0719007).
文摘In the study of thin-walled wedge shells subjected to lateral water entry impact loads,similarity theory is employed to predict the behavior of the prototype by analyzing the dynamic response of the model.However,the traditional similarity law for structural impact fails to accurately describe the relationship between the dynamic responses of the model and the prototype,mainly due to the ignoring of the fluid-structure coupling effect and geometric distortion in the thickness direction.To address this limitation,this study employs dimensional analysis to derive the scaling factors for achieving structural similarity during water entry while considering the effects of fluid-structure coupling.Based on the analysis of the governing equations for thin-walled wedge shells under water entry impact loads,the scaling factor accounting for geometric distortion for water entry of wedge shells is determined.Numerical models are established to verify the applicability of the geometric distortion similarity model with different materials.The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed similarity model,which significantly reduces the disparities in displacement peaks and energy between the scaled model and the prototype.In addition,experimental platforms are constructed to further verify the proposed similarity model by performing vertical water entry tests on thickness-distorted and material-distorted specimens.
基金supported by the Natural Science BasicResearch Program of Shaanxi,China(No.2021JC-14)。
文摘The water hammer problem is an important issue in the dynamics of liquid propulsion system.This paper aims to use the Lattice Boltzmann Method(LBM)with entropy limiter to study the water hammer problems in propellant feedlines.The dynamic characteristics of valve-closing water hammer and filling water hammer are investigated by this method,and the sensitivity of filling water hammer is analyzed with a single factor sensitivity analysis with 8 factors and 9 levels and a multi-factor sensitivity analysis with L_(27)(3^(13))orthogonal experiment based on range method.It is found that the solving result of LBM with entropy limiter is basically in good agreement with finite volume method,and using the entropy limiter can eliminate numerical oscillations when solving valve-closing water hammer problems and solve the numerical"blow up"when solving filling water hammer problems.It can be seen that the dynamic characteristics of valve-closing water hammer are relatively simple,while there are many factors that affect the filling water hammer and the degree of these effects varies.The effects on the maximum water hammer pressure are relatively uniform,but those on the water hammer response time vary greatly through the skewness analysis.
基金supported by the Stable Support Fund forBasic Disciplines,China(No.3072024WD0201)。
文摘Underwater gas-liquid two-phase propulsion technology is an emerging propulsion method that offers high efficiency and unrestricted navigation speed.The integration of this technology into water ramjet engines can significantly enhance propulsion efficiency and holds substantial potential for broad applications.However,forming a gas-liquid two-phase flow within the nozzle requires introducing a large amount of rammed seawater.At this time,there is a complex phase transition problem of combustion products in the combustion chamber,which makes the thermodynamic calculation for gas-liquid two-phase water ramjet engines particularly challenging.This paper proposes a thermodynamic calculation method for gas-liquid two-phase water ramjet engines,based on the energy equation for gas-liquid two-phase flow and traditional thermodynamic principles,enabling thermodynamic calculations under conditions of ultra-high water-fuel ratios.Additionally,ground ignition tests of the gas-liquid two-phase engine were conducted,yielding critical engine test parameters.The results demonstrate that the gas-liquid two-phase water ramjet engine achieves a high specific impulse,with a theoretical maximum specific impulse of up to 7000(N s)/kg.The multiphase flow effects significantly impact engine performance,with specific impulse losses reaching up to 25.86%.The error between the thrust and specific impulse in the ground test and the theoretical values is within 10%,validating the proposed thermodynamic calculation method as a reliable reference for further research on gas-liquid two-phase water ramjet engines.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2017YFB1102800,2016YFB0201600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11672239,51735005)。
文摘Combination of topology optimization and additive manufacturing technologies provides an effective approach for the development of light-weight and high-performance structures.A heavy-loaded aerospace bracket is designed by topology optimization and manufactured by additive manufacturing technology in this work.Considering both mechanical forces and temperature loads,a formulation of thermo-elastic topology optimization is firstly proposed and the sensitivity analysis is derived in detail.Then the procedure of numerical optimization design is presented and the final design is additively manufactured using Selective Laser Melting(SLM).The mass of the aerospace bracket is reduced by over 18%,benefiting from topology and size optimization,and the three constraints are satisfied as well in the final design.This work indicates that the integration of thermo-elastic topology optimization and additive manufacturing technologies can be a rather powerful tool kit for the design of structures under thermal-mechanical loading.
基金co-supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.12102343)the Key Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U2013206)+1 种基金Shanghai Space Science and Technology Innovation Fund,China(No.SAST2020-072)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China(No.D5000210833)。
文摘Air-breathing hypersonic vehicle has great military and potential economic value due to its characteristics:high velocity,long range,quick response.Therefore,the development of hypersonic vehicle and its guidance and control technology are reviewed in this paper.Firstly,the development and classification of hypersonic vehicles around the world are summarized,and the geometric configuration and mission profile of typical air-breathing hypersonic vehicle are given.Secondly,the control difficulties of air-breathing hypersonic vehicle are introduced,including integrated design of engine and fuselage,static instability,strong nonlinearity,uncertain aerodynamic parameters,etc.According to its control requirements,the control methods considering external disturbance,fault-tolerant control methods,anti-saturation methods,and prescribed performance control methods considering transient performance constraints are summarized respectively.The classification and comparison of various control methods are given,and the frontiers of theoretical development are analyzed.Finally,considering the effects of composite disturbances,the design of terminal guidance law under multiple constraints is overviewed,including guidance law with angle constraint,velocity constraint,acceleration constraint and time constraint.Similarly,the classification of guidance law design methods under different constraints,their advantages as well as the future development trend and requirements are introduced.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50935002,Grant No. 51075370,Grant No. 51105341)National Hi-tech Research and Development Program of China (863 Program,Grant No. 2007AA04Z409)Civil Aerospace Science and Technology Pre-research Project of China (Grant No. B122006 2302)
文摘As few or no failures occur during accelerated life test,it is difficult to assess reliability for long-life products with traditional life tests.Reliability assessment using degradation data of product performance over time becomes a significant approach.Aerospace electrical connector is researched in this paper.Through the analysis of failure mechanism,the performance degradation law is obtained and the statistical model for degradation failure is set up; according to the research on statistical analysis methods for degradation data,accelerated life test theory and method for aerospace electrical connector based on performance degradation is proposed by improving time series analysis method,and the storage reliability is assessed for Y11X series of aerospace electrical connector with degradation data from accelerated degradation test.The result obtained is basically consistent with that obtained from accelerated life test based on failure data,and the two estimates of product＇s characteristic life only have a difference of 8.7%,but the test time shortens about a half.As a result,a systemic approach is proposed for reliability assessment of highly reliable and long-life aerospace product.
文摘The decomposition and combustion characteristics of ammonium dinitramide (ADN) based non-toxic aerospace propellant are analytically studied to determine the effects of catalytic bed structure (slenderness ratio) and operation parameters (mass fraction ratio of ADN/CH3OH) on the general performance within the ADN-based thruster. In the present research, the non-equilibrium temperature model is utilized to describe the heat transfer characteristics between the fluid phase and solid phase in the fixed bed. We determined the fluid resistance characteristics in the catalytic bed by experiments involving the method of pressure-mass. We have done the simulation study based on the available results in the literature and found the complex physical and chemical processes within the ADN thruster. Furthermore, an optimized catalytic bed slenderness ratio was observed w让h a value of 1.75 and the mass fraction ratio of 5.73 significantly influenced the propellant performance. These results could serve as a reference to explore the combustion characteristics within the thruster and the preparation of future propellants.
文摘Liquid propellant rocket engines for a launch vehicle are an essential aerospace technology, representing the advanced level of hi-tech in a country. In recent years, China’s aerospace industry has made remarkable achievements, and liquid rocket engine technology has also been effectively developed. In this article, the development processes of China’s liquid rocket engines are discussed. Then, the performance features of China’s new generation liquid rocket engines as well as the flight tests of the new-generation launch vehicles are introduced. Finally, the development direction and the most recent progress of the next generation large-thrust liquid rocket engine is presented.
文摘Throttling of large-thrust liquid rocket engines,which can improve mission adaptability of a carrier rocket,reduce risk and facilitate rocket recovery,is a key technology for current and future space development.This paper summarizes the state of the art and trends of throttling technology for large-thrust liquid rocket engines at home and abroad.According to the working principles of propulsion for rocket engines,throttling the propellant flow rate is a major way of adjusting thrust,and regulation devices along with adjustable injectors are primary measures of throttling propellant flow rates.This paper clarifies the working principles of typical regulation devices and adjustable injectors,introduces the regulation schemes of typical large-thrust engines such as YF-100,RD-170,and SSME,and summarizes the main characteristics of current throttleable large-thrust engines.Finally,critical technologies and development trends of throttling are discussed,including combustion stability and reliable cooling of thrust chambers at low thrust levels,turbopump stability,and stable regulation and precise control in a wide range of operating conditions.
文摘China's new-generation launch vehicle LM-5 successfully completed its maiden launch in November 2016.Among the new technologies applied in the launch vehicle,four types of liquid rocket engines attracted extensive attention.These engines feature advanced concepts and technologies such as a staged combustion cycle and expander cycle.The engines are the results of hard effort of more than ten years,which is also an epitome of the development history of China's aerospace industry.This paper gives a brief introduction to the technological schemes,main parameters,development process and application of the four types of engines that powered the new-generation launch vehicle.Finally,proposals for new liquid propulsion technology development in the future in China are presented.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12302437)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.SBK2023045424)。
文摘Waveform regulator in charge is a method that can realize multi-source detonation wave superposition through a single point detonation.The method does not need to weaken the strength of shell,and relies on the high stress generated by superposition to cut shell into regular fragments.Additionally,it can be combined with different initiation methods to alter the fragmentation outcomes.In this study,aiming at the fracture strain of metal cylindrical shell driven by explosive charge with waveform regulator,theoretical analysis was first adopted to obtain the prediction model of the fracture strain of cylindrical shell with waveform regulator and the model of the axial distribution of the stress concentration factor.On this basis,both theoretical analysis and numerical models were utilized to investigate the effect of waveform regulator on the initial velocity of fragments.Finally,experiments were conducted to validate the fracture strain prediction model for cylindrical shell with waveform regulator.The research results show that the collision angles of the detonation waves at different axial positions are different,which leads to the stress concentration factor on the shell presenting a trend of gradually decreasing,then sharply increasing,and then rapidly decreasing along the axial direction.Additionally,the changes in the slot spacing and the thickness of outer charge will also affect the stress concentration factor,and the influence of outer charge thickness is relatively large.The smaller the ratio of charge volume to waveform regulator volume,the larger the axial sparse wave intensity and the more the fragment initial velocity decrease.From the initiation end to the non-initiation end,the failure modes of the shell sequentially change from pure shear,to mixed tensile-shear,and finally to pure tensile failure.The experimental results are in good agreement with the calculated results of the fracture strain model,and the maximum relative error is less than 10%,which indicates that the fracture strain prediction model of the cylindrical shell with waveform regulator established in this paper by considering the increase of elastic energy per unit volume caused by stress concentration on the shell is reliable.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2019YFA0705300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51974057)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities。
文摘Columnar grains offer considerable advantages in terms of microstructure for resisting high-temperature low-cycle fatigue. In additive manufacturing, the formation of fine columnar grains is common. However, post-heat treatment often transforms these grains into equiaxed grains. This study aimed to tailor the grain morphology by controlling the precipitation of carbides. By balancing the restraining effects of carbide pinning and grain growth, we achieved carbide-assisted in situ-directional recrystallization. This process preserved the columnar grains created via laser powder bed fusion, even after high-temperature heat treatment. The approach emphasizes promoting the longitudinal growth of columnar grains while preventing their broadening. Additionally, we characterized the evolution of carbides and γ′ precipitates and examined their role in nucleation and growth during recrystallization. This study supports the viability of carbide-assisted in situ-directional recrystallization in additive manufacturing alloys, introducing an innovative strategy for microstructure customization. The implementation of carbon stabilization (CS) treatment to control the carbide distribution led to a 40 % improvement in the creep life at 900 ℃ and 150 MPa.
文摘1.Introduction to ablative TPS The Mars 2020 mission underscored the critical role of ablative Thermal Protection Systems(TPS)during atmospheric entry,where spacecraft encounter extreme aerodynamic heating.Established in the mid-20th century,blunt body theories led to the creation of ablative heat shields that effectively manage thermal loads through thermo-chemo-mechanical decomposition.This paper revisits the development and application of ablative TPS materials,which are single-mission solutions capable of withstanding entry velocities surpassing 10 km/s.
文摘1.Introduction and background Global warming demands low-carbon energy.Ammonia(NH_(3)),a carbon-free hydrogen carrier,offers CO_(2)reduction potential,aligning with decarbonization,per the work of Zhang et al.2.NH_(3)as a fuel Advantages:NH_(3)offers high hydrogen content ease of storage,cost-effectiveness in large-scale transport,and technological maturity in synthesis.
文摘1.Challenges Thermoacoustic instability in combustors arises from the interaction between sound waves and unsteady heat release,commonly found in systems like gas turbines and aeroengines.This instability leads to undesirable consequences such as structural damage and performance deterioration.The challenge lies in predicting and mitigating these instabilities due to the complex interplay of various physical phenomena like acoustic propagation,turbulent flow,and combustion chemistry,which are summarized in detail in Aimee S.Morgans and Dong Yang's published article.
基金co-supported by the Foundation of National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Aerodynamic Design and Research,China(No.614220121020114)the Key R&D Projects of Hunan Province,China(No.2023GK2022)。
文摘The design of wide-range high-efficiency aerodynamic configurations is one of the most important key technologies in the research of near-space hypersonic vehicles.A double-sided intake configuration with different inlets on the upper and lower surfaces is proposed to adapt to widerange flight.Firstly,the double-sided intake configuration’s design method and flight profile are delineated.Secondly,Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD)numerical simulation based on multi-Graphics Processing Unit(GPU)parallel computing is adopted to evaluate the vehicle’s performance comprehensively,aiming to verify the feasibility of the proposed scheme.This evaluation encompasses a wide-range basic aerodynamic characteristics,inlet performance,and heat flux at critical locations.The results show that the inlets of the designed integration configuration can start up across Mach number 3.5 to 8.The vehicle possesses multi-point cruising capability by flipping the fuselage.Simultaneously,a 180°rotation of the fuselage can significantly decrease the heat accumulation on the lower surface of the vehicle,particularly at the inlet lip,further decreasing the temperature gradient across the vehicle structure.This study has some engineering value for the aerodynamic configuration design of wide-range vehicles.However,further study reveals that the flow phenomena at the intersection of two inlets are complex,posing potential adverse impacts on propulsion efficiency.Therefore,it is imperative to conduct additional research to delve into this matter comprehensively.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.J2019-IV-0017-0085)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12172021,52205177)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2021JJ40741).
文摘The service load on high temperature rotating components of aero-engines generally exhibits flight mission characteristics. The general shape of the load spectrum is that Type Ⅲ/Ⅳ cyclic loading and creep loading are superimposed on Type Ⅰ cyclic loading. Meanwhile, the sequence of the Type Ⅲ/Ⅳ cyclic and creep loading varies with mission. This work performed load spectrum test with this characteristic on the Ni-based alloy FGH96. Then a life prediction method was developed based on the Chaboche fatigue damage accumulation model and a modified time fraction model. Creep followed by Fatigue (C-F) test was carried out to reveal the creep-fatigue interaction and calibrate parameters. The results show that most test results fall within the 2-fold deviation band. The sequence of creep-fatigue loading within the load spectrum exhibited a limited effect on life. Finally, simplified methods were developed to improve analysis efficiency, and cases where simplified methods could replace the proposed method were discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52475277)2022 Guangxi University Young and Middle-aged Teachers’Basic Research Ability Improvement Project(Grant No.2022KY0781)Scientific Research Funds of Guilin University of Aerospace Technology(Grant No.XJ22KT29).
文摘This research investigates the bending response of folded multi-celled tubes(FMTs)fabricated by folded metal sheets.A three-point bending test for FMTs with circular and square sections is designed and introduced.The base numerical models are correlated with physical experiments and a static crashworthiness analysis of six FMT configurations to assess their energy absorption characteristics.The influences of thickness,sectional shape,and load direction on the bending response are studied.Results indicate that increasing the thickness of the tube and radian of the inner tube enhances the crashworthiness performance of FMT,yielding a 20.50%increase in mean crushing force,a 55.53%increase in specific energy absorption,and an 18.05%decrease in peak crushing force compared to traditional multi-celled tubes(TMTs).A theoretical analysis of the specific energy absorption indicates that FMTs outperform TMTs,particularly when the peak crushing force is prominent.This study highlights the innovative and practical potential of FMTs to improve the crashworthiness of thin-walled structures.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars,China(No.51625501)Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.20240046051002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52005028).
文摘Real-time and accurate drogue pose measurement during docking is basic and critical for Autonomous Aerial Refueling(AAR).Vision measurement is the best practicable technique,but its measurement accuracy and robustness are easily affected by limited computing power of airborne equipment,complex aerial scenes and partial occlusion.To address the above challenges,we propose a novel drogue keypoint detection and pose measurement algorithm based on monocular vision,and realize real-time processing on airborne embedded devices.Firstly,a lightweight network is designed with structural re-parameterization to reduce computational cost and improve inference speed.And a sub-pixel level keypoints prediction head and loss functions are adopted to improve keypoint detection accuracy.Secondly,a closed-form solution of drogue pose is computed based on double spatial circles,followed by a nonlinear refinement based on Levenberg-Marquardt optimization.Both virtual simulation and physical simulation experiments have been used to test the proposed method.In the virtual simulation,the mean pixel error of the proposed method is 0.787 pixels,which is significantly superior to that of other methods.In the physical simulation,the mean relative measurement error is 0.788%,and the mean processing time is 13.65 ms on embedded devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11902231)the Major Program(JD)of Hubei Province,China(No.2023BAA004).
文摘A numerical method to predict the bursting strength of filament wound composite rocket motor case is proposed here.This method can evaluate the longitudinal stress evolution of each composite layer as impregnated filaments with fiber tension are wound layer by layer,and consider the effects of accumulated stress and deformation during filament winding on the bursting strength of composite case.Taking∅520 mm composite cases as a case study,the filament-winding-process-induced stress and deformation as well as progressive damage behavior are numerically predicted,followed by a comparison with experimental results.The numerical results show that the predicted bursting pressures for composite cases manufactured on the mandrels with and without a flexible component are 14.20 MPa and 21.40 MPa,respectively.These values exhibit slight deviation from the measured pressures of 13.50 MPa and 21.57 MPa.Moreover,the predicted damage locations,situated respectively in the dome and cylinder,agree well with the experimental observation.These observations indicate that use of flexible component reduces the load-bearing capacity of the domes.Furthermore,it validates the reliability and accuracy of the proposed numerical method in predicting the bursting strength of composite cases.
