Boundary Layer Ingesting Turbo-Electric Distributed Propulsion Systems—Innovations and Challenges

Dear Colleagues,

To achieve the next level of performance improvements, the aerospace industry is shifting its focus towards highly integrated propulsion systems. This will necessarily entail a significant change in aerodynamic design and system integration aspects of the technology. With an impetus on “clean green technology”, great strides are today being made in the incorporation and adaptation of more distributed hybrid electric propulsion concepts with additional benefits, through integrated boundary layer ingesting systems.

Given the highly integrated nature of these systems, a significant number of new design innovations and integration concepts have evolved in the recent past. Through the introduction of this Special Issue, we are hoping to bring to the fore some of the latest propulsion concepts and system integration aspects, while touching upon the key innovations required and the challenges that we may face in realising the technology and its potential. The breadth of coverage will range from aerodynamics of integrated propulsion systems to the design of turbo-electric/hybrid system architecture.

Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts relating to analytical and/or experimental work in the field of distributed hybrid/turbo-electric and boundary layer ingesting propulsion systems research. The topics of interest may include propulsion system integration aerodynamics; the effects of distortion on fan performance; inlet duct design and boundary layer flow control; the design and integration of distributed propulsor/propeller to improve wing performance through the introduction of novel concepts (e.g., diverted slip stream and flap blowing concepts); and the influence of boundary layer ingesting propulsors on aircraft performance and design. This Special Issue also invites papers on topics related to system design and engineering. These may include designs and assessments of hybrid architectures (parallel/serial), electric motor and energy storage solutions, hybrid power generation, distribution and management on-board aircraft.

Dr. Panagiotis Laskaridis
Dr. Devaiah Nalianda
Guest Editors

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