A gradient-based approach for optimal actuator design with morphing wings

E Wehrle, V Gufler, F Sturm - Optimization and Engineering, 2024 - Springer
In this paper, a design optimization approach is developed to design the placement and
stroke of actuators at a conceptual design phase. This method is applied to the actuator …

Ice detection and protection systems for circular variable nacelle inlet concepts

S Kazula, K Höschler - CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 2020 - Springer
This paper presents the challenge of ice protection within a concept study for variable pitot
inlets of aero engines in transonic and supersonic civil aviation. An overview of variable inlet …

A novel hybrid aircraft propulsion based on the DEA compressor—part B: Performance

B Aryana - Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
This two-parts article introduces a novel hybrid propulsion system based on the DEA
compressor. The system encompasses a Pulse Detonation TurboDEA as the master engine …

[PDF][PDF] A variable pitot-inlet concept for supersonic aviation

S Kazula, K Höschler - Proceedings of Global Power & Propulsion …, 2020 - researchgate.net
An overview of aero-engine inlets, the design process in aviation and a safe design
approach for academic studies is provided. By means of a safe design approach, a variable …

Morphing Turbofan Engine Inlet at Take-Off Cross-Wind Conditions

G Abate, S Vasista… - Smart Materials …, 2023 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Aeronautical engine inlets are designed as a compromise between low-drag configurations
for cruise condition and high airflow incidence angle during take-off and landing. In order to …

Review of variable leading-edge patents for aircraft wings and engine inlets and their relevance for variable pitot inlets in future supersonic transport

S Kazula, K Höschler - CEAS Aeronautical Journal, 2021 - Springer
The motivation for designing variable pitot inlets for future supersonic transport (SST) is
explained. A comprehensive overview of existing technological solutions for variable …

[PDF][PDF] Sustainable Supersonic Transport: a Case Study on Variable Pitot Inlets

S Kazula, K Höschler - 2022 - scholar.archive.org
An overview of aero-engine inlets, the design process in aviation and a safe design
approach for academic studies is provided. By means of a safe design approach, a variable …