Optimization of Jet-Engine Geometries Using a Mathematica-Driven Simulation Framework and OpenFOAM
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.2522Keywords:
jet-engine optimization, Computational Fluid Dynamics, OpenFOAM, Mathematica, pimpleFOAM, transient solver, geometry parameterizationAbstract
This paper presents a novel simulation framework aimed at optimizing jet-engine geometries for enhanced aerodynamic performance. The framework integrates Mathematica for geometry creation and parameterization with OpenFOAM, a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, for the simulation and analysis of jet-engine flows. Using pimpleFOAM, a transient solver for compressible flow, the framework automates the optimization process by adjusting engine geometry parameters iteratively. The combination of Mathematica’s powerful modeling capabilities and OpenFOAM’s high-fidelity simulation tools provides an efficient platform for optimizing jet-engine components such as nozzles and blades. Optimization results demonstrate significant improvements in performance, including increased thrust-to-weight ratios and improved pressure recovery.
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