The feasibility of delaying the transition from laminar to turbulent flow over aerodynamic surfaces by cooling those surfaces, to decrease friction and increase fuel economy of aircraft, is discussed. For the 'energy crisis', hydrogen is being considered as an alternate fuel, so its cryogenic properties may be used for cooling below the 280 R known to stabilize boundary layers. Equations for the stability analysis of a two-dimensional, compressible, laminar boundary layer are presented, including heat transfer and adverse pressure gradient effects which constitute the principal new technological contribution of this study, for near-cruise flight. Preliminary systems analysis for an advanced commercial transport shows drag reductions near 27 % and lower direct operating costs (DOC) by over 21 %. (Wassmann)


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    Title :

    Laminar flow stabilization by surface cooling on hydrogen fueled aircraft


    Additional title:

    Stabilisierung laminarer Stroemung durch Oberflaechenkuehlung beim Flugzeug mit Wasserstoffantrieb


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1979


    Size :

    11 Seiten, 8 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 30 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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