A novel robust aerodynamic optimization technique coupled with adjoint solvers and polynomial chaos expansion

Uncertainty is common in the life cycle of an aircraft, and Robust Aerodynamic Optimization(RAO) that considers uncertainty is important in aircraft design. To avoid the curse of dimensionality in surrogate-based optimization, this study proposes an adjoint RAO technique called ‘‘R-Opt”. Polynomial Chaos Expansion(PCE) is coupled with the R-Opt technique to quantify uncertainty in the responses of the target(including its mean and standard deviation). Only one process of PCE model construction i...     

基于单循环方法的涡轮叶片可靠性及多学科设计优化

为了得到适用于涡轮叶片复杂结构并同时考虑可靠性的多学科设计优化方法,将基于单循环方法的可靠性分析（SLBRA）与并行子空间设计优化方法 （CSSO）相结合,提出了一种基于可靠性的多学科设计优化（RBMDO）方法。在优化过程中使用Kriging近似模型并不断提高模型精度。该方法在计算最可能失效点（MPP）的过程中避免了优化迭代,提高了计算效率。以涡轮叶片的设计优化为例,对该方法进行了验证并与传统双循环方法进行了对比。结果表明,优化结果满足可靠性的要求,与双循环方法相比优化效率明显提高,证明了该方法在工程应用中的可行性和有效性。     

Uncertainty analysis and design optimization of hybrid rocket motor powered vehicle for suborbital flight

In this paper, we propose an uncertainty analysis and design optimization method and its applications on a hybrid rocket motor(HRM) powered vehicle. The multidisciplinary design model of the rocket system is established and the design uncertainties are quantified. The sensitivity analysis of the uncertainties shows that the uncertainty generated from the error of fuel regression rate model has the most significant effect on the system performances. Then the differences between deterministic design optimization(DDO) and uncertainty-based design optimization(UDO) are discussed. Two newly formed uncertainty analysis methods, including the Kriging-based Monte Carlo simulation(KMCS) and Kriging-based Taylor series approximation(KTSA), are carried out using a global approximation Kriging modeling method. Based on the system design model and the results of design uncertainty analysis, the design optimization of an HRM powered vehicle for suborbital flight is implemented using three design optimization methods: DDO, KMCS and KTSA. The comparisons indicate that the two UDO methods can enhance the design reliability and robustness. The researches and methods proposed in this paper can provide a better way for the general design of HRM powered vehicles.In this paper,we propose an uncertainty analysis and design optimization method and its applications on a hybrid rocket motor(HRM)powered vehicle.The multidisciplinary design model of the rocket system is established and the design uncertainties are quantified.The sensitivity analysis of the uncertainties shows that the uncertainty generated from the error of fuel regression rate model has the most significant effect on the system performances.Then the differences between deterministic design optimization(DDO)and uncertainty-based design optimization(UDO)are discussed.Two newly formed uncertainty analysis methods,including the Kriging-based Monte Carlo simulation(KMCS)and Kriging-based Taylor series approximation(KTSA),are carried out using a global approximation Kriging modeling method.Based on the system design model and the results of design uncertainty analysis,the design optimization of an HRM powered vehicle for suborbital flight is implemented using three design optimization methods:DDO,KMCS and KTSA.The comparisons indicate that the two UDO methods can enhance the design reliability and robustness.The researches and methods proposed in this paper can provide a better way for the general design of HRM powered vehicles.     

基于分解策略的涡轮叶片可靠性及多学科设计优化

将反一阶可靠性分析方法与多学科可行方法相结合,提出了一种适用于涡轮叶片复杂结构的可靠性及多学科设计优化方法.在优化过程中使用Kriging近似模型并不断提高模型精度,解决了多学科可行方法反复调用仿真程序进行多学科分析,计算量较大的问题.该方法将可靠性分析与多学科优化过程分离,提高了优化计算效率.以某型涡轮叶片的设计优化为例,对该方法进行了验证并与传统双循环方法进行了对比.结果表明,优化结果满足可靠性的要求,与双循环方法相比优化效率提高63.8%,证明了该方法在工程应用中的可行性和有效性.      

基于空间RURS机构的三维仿生扑翼机构设计与分析

为实现仿昆虫翼尖的空间“8”字型运动轨迹,设计了一种基于空间revolute-universal-revolute-spherical(RURS)四杆机构的扑翼机构,通过单自由度驱动即可输出三维的空间“8”字轨迹。运用Denavit-Hartenberg参数法建立了空间四杆机构的运动学模型,利用遗传算法对机构进行了优化,得到了利于扑翼飞行的机构参数。基于该空间四杆机构的优化结果,建立了一种微型的扑翼机构虚拟样机,通过ADAMS仿真得到其输出运动并验证了运动学理论计算的正确性。所设计的扑翼机构扑动幅度达到149.8°,扭转角度达到29.9°,且“8”字型扑动规律与昆虫翅膀的运动更为相近。扑翼机构的最大尺寸不超过5.8cm,仿真发现的时间非对称扑动对气动性能有一定提升,对于微型化、轻质化、高效化扑翼飞行器的研究具有重要的参考价值。      

基于Solid Works和Cosmos的模具结构三维设计及有限元分析

复杂结构注塑模具的设计和强度、刚度分析是注塑行业的重要难题。利用Solid Works三维设计软件实现了注塑模具的三维实体建模，并运用COSMOS／Works软件对注塑模具的典型部件进行了有限元分析，验证设计的零件是否符合实际工作情况是实现注塑模具现代化设计的重要途径。通过GearTrax2001Plus、Toolbox等外挂、内挂插件的使用．大大地简化了建模过程，克服了原有设计方法的不足．为解决较复杂的结构设计和理论分析问题提供了一种新的途径。     

基于试验设计及支持向量机的向心叶轮结构优化设计方法

针对向心叶轮结构优化设计耗时长的难点,研究并采用了2类关键技术:其一是利用试验设计技术从大量的轮盘结构尺寸中挑选出重要尺寸作为优化设计变量,以减小优化问题规模;其二是利用支持向量机技术建立向心叶轮强度及振动分析的代理模型,以缩短分析时间.在以上研究工作的基础上建立了1种快速高效的向心叶轮结构优化设计方法.随后的1个算例表明:优化后的叶轮寿命提高4倍,优化设计时间为传统方法的1/27,具有良好的工程应用前景.      

A refined design method for precoolers with consideration of multi-parameter variations based on low-dimensional analysis

The precooler is a distinctive component of precooled air-breathing engines but constitutes a challenge to conventional thermal design methods. The latter are based upon assumptions that often reveal to be limited for precooler design. In this paper, a refined design method considering the variations of fluid thermophysical properties, flow area and thermal parameters distortion,was proposed to remediate their limitations. Firstly, the precooler was discretized into a fixed number of sub-microtu...     

基于熵产最小曲线型散热器参数优化设计及数值模拟

基于参数化设计和模拟方法,采用VB开发了放射状散热器参数化设计模拟软件,可自动生成高质量的六面体网格和进行数值计算.利用该软件快速对风扇散热器组件的结构参数进行性能分析和讨论,加深了对风扇散热器组件各主要参数在散热器整体性能中影响程度的认识.采用并行计算流体力学方法,基于组合优化策略以熵产最小为目标函数对多参数结构风扇散热器组件进行优化,曲线型散热器优化结果比初步设计方案的性能提高了7％.     

A novel approach of testability modeling and analysis for PHM systems based on failure evolution mechanism

Prognostics and health management (PHM) significantly improves system availability and reliability, and reduces the cost of system operations. Design for testability (DFT) developed concurrently with system design is an important way to improve PHM capability. Testability modeling and analysis are the foundation of DFT. This paper proposes a novel approach of testability modeling and analysis based on failure evolution mechanisms. At the component level, the fault progression-related information of each unit under test (UUT) in a system is obtained by means of failure modes, evolution mechanisms, effects and criticality analysis (FMEMECA), and then the failure-symptom dependency can be generated. At the system level, the dynamic attributes of UUTs are assigned by using the bond graph methodology, and then the symptom-test dependency can be obtained by means of the functional flow method. Based on the failure-symptom and symptom-test dependencies, testability analysis for PHM systems can be realized. A shunt motor is used to verify the application of the approach proposed in this paper. Experimental results show that this approach is able to be applied to testability modeling and analysis for PHM systems very well, and the analysis results can provide a guide for engineers to design for testability in order to improve PHM performance.