Advances in ejector technology: A tribute to Hans von Ohain's vision
Abstract
A brief review of the significant accomplishments made at ARL in the basic understanding of the aerothermo fluid dynamic characteristics of ejectors is given. The studies of AFFDL which further enhanced the state-of-the-art of the ejectors for V/STOL applications are also indicated. The spectrum of activities in the Air Force not only gave a great deal of insight into the characteristics of the ejector flows, but also resulted in the development of compact ejectors that are relevant for aircraft application. The saga of ejector investigations is continuing and it is within the realm of possibility that ejector systems will be successfully applied for a variety of aircraft operations in the coming years.
- Publication:
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A Collection of Papers in the Aerospace Sciences
- Pub Date:
- June 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982aesc.proc..489N
- Keywords:
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- Diffusion;
- Ejectors;
- Fluid Dynamics;
- Mixing;
- Turbofan Engines;
- V/Stol Aircraft;
- Momentum;
- Sensitivity;
- Stagnation Temperature;
- Thrust Augmentation;
- Trailing Edges;
- Wind Tunnel Tests;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer