An Experimental Study of Thrust Augmenting Ejectors
Abstract
An automated thrust augmentation data acquisition facility was designed and constructed. The facility provides the capability of measuring thrust augmentation ratio and mass flow augmentation ratio. A three dimensional graphics plot of exit flow is provided for flow analysis. Tests were conducted on a 4.4 in. diameter circular ejector, with eight primary nozzles mounted symmetrically along the perimeter of the inlet. A fixed ejector geometry was used. The ratio of mixing chamber area to diffuser exit area was 1.88. The fluid injection angle, measured from a line perpendicular to the ejector centerline, was varied and the thrust augmentation and mass flow augmentation ratios calculated. Both thrust augmentation and mass flow augmentation increased with fluid injection angle to the stall point where both decreased. Axial flow symmetry of primary air was found to affect stall along diffuser walls.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA136929
Entities
People
- William D. Lewis
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology