Optimization Study on Infrared Characteristics of Turbofan Engines with Multiple Infrared Suppression Measures
摘要
This paper proposes an infrared radiation intensity optimization method that considers infrared suppression measures for the exhaust system of a turbofan engine with a Fully Shielded Guiding Strut Exhaust System (FSGS-ES) to address the synergistic optimization problem of infrared stealth and aerodynamic performance. By applying four infrared suppression techniques, including film cooling, low-emissivity materials, 2D nozzle, and ejection nozzle to FSGS-ES, and using the sparrow search algorithm (SSA) for performance optimization research, effective optimization of infrared radiation intensity was achieved. A component-level engine model supports the design of a 3D exhaust system, with numerical analyses of aerodynamic and infrared radiation characteristics under two typical conditions, including subsonic and supersonic cruise. The four techniques reduce infrared radiation by 5.91%, 5.16%, 6.45%, and 8.36%, respectively, enhancing stealth despite thrust losses and increased fuel consumption. Performance optimization demonstrates effective radiation control while maintaining operational feasibility.