Review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle engines
The adaptive cycle engine (ACE) is considered a crucial candidate for the propulsion systems of next-generation aircraft. Its high thrust and low fuel consumption operating modes make it suitable for various flight missions. However, the complex couplings and novel components in the ACE pose signifi...
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| description | The adaptive cycle engine (ACE) is considered a crucial candidate for the propulsion systems of next-generation aircraft. Its high thrust and low fuel consumption operating modes make it suitable for various flight missions. However, the complex couplings and novel components in the ACE pose significant challenges to its performance design. This paper presents a systematic literature review on development status and performance deign of ACEs. Firstly, the development of ACE at various periods over the past few decades is presented. Then, four typical ACE configurations are introduced and analyzed based the differences of the core and the low-pressure compression system. After that, an emphasis is placed on the performance optimization method for ACE under various operating conditions, including steady-state, mode transition, acceleration/deceleration, and considering uncertainties. In addition, the numerical zooming technology for non-rotating components, rotating components, as well as intake and exhaust system are summarized in this paper. Through the above summary and analysis, the development trends in ACE performance design are explored. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-447bddb94f294bd9a43a695fdfa7552a2025-08-20T02:09:33ZengKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.Propulsion and Power Research2212-540X2025-03-01141356310.1016/j.jppr.2025.02.006Review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle enginesMin Chen0Li Deng1Jiyuan Zhang2Hailong Tang3School of Energy & Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaSchool of Energy & Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaResearch Institute of Aero-engine, Beihang University, Beijing 102206, China; Frontiers Science Center for Super-cycle Aeroengine's Aerothermodynamics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China; Corresponding author.Research Institute of Aero-engine, Beihang University, Beijing 102206, China; National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Aero-Engine Aero-thermodynamics, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, ChinaThe adaptive cycle engine (ACE) is considered a crucial candidate for the propulsion systems of next-generation aircraft. Its high thrust and low fuel consumption operating modes make it suitable for various flight missions. However, the complex couplings and novel components in the ACE pose significant challenges to its performance design. This paper presents a systematic literature review on development status and performance deign of ACEs. Firstly, the development of ACE at various periods over the past few decades is presented. Then, four typical ACE configurations are introduced and analyzed based the differences of the core and the low-pressure compression system. After that, an emphasis is placed on the performance optimization method for ACE under various operating conditions, including steady-state, mode transition, acceleration/deceleration, and considering uncertainties. In addition, the numerical zooming technology for non-rotating components, rotating components, as well as intake and exhaust system are summarized in this paper. Through the above summary and analysis, the development trends in ACE performance design are explored.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212540X25000069Adaptive cycle engineVariable cycle engineDevelopment processPerformance optimizationNumerical zooming technology |
| spellingShingle | Min Chen Li Deng Jiyuan Zhang Hailong Tang Review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle engines Propulsion and Power Research Adaptive cycle engine Variable cycle engine Development process Performance optimization Numerical zooming technology |
| title | Review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle engines |
| title_full | Review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle engines |
| title_fullStr | Review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle engines |
| title_full_unstemmed | Review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle engines |
| title_short | Review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle engines |
| title_sort | review on the development status and performance deign of adaptive cycle engines |
| topic | Adaptive cycle engine Variable cycle engine Development process Performance optimization Numerical zooming technology |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212540X25000069 |
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