Thermo-Structural Response Prediction of UHTCC Control Surface for Hypersonic Cruise Vehicle

Abstract:

One of the most complex issues that govern the design of a hypersonic vehicle is aerodynamic heating which is much more severe for an air-breathing vehicle as it operates within the atmosphere for longer durations. Due to the detrimental impact of aerodynamic heating on the vehicle structure, it is imperative to develop a robust thermal protection system that can protect the vehicle from high temperatures. However, the development of sophisticated TPS for slender components is impractical and, therefore, requires a hot structure system that can operate at substantial aerothermal loads. The aim of this study is to predict the impact of aero-heating on a UHTCC-based hot structure system of a hypersonic cruise vehicle through uncoupled thermo-structural analysis of the control surface. Validation of numerical methods implemented is done through literature comparison and grid independency tests.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 915)
• Pages: 81-94
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-OAh3JT
• Online since: August 2023
• Authors: Abdullah Ghori*, Saggam Narendar, Yogita Dubey
• Keywords: Aerothermodynamic, CFD, Hypersonic, Thermal Protection System, UHTCC

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