TRUFLOW PROJECT

Thrust- Reverser Unit flow visualisation - TRUflow - has investigated several visualisation techniques using a static demonstrator as a workbench for these measurement techniques. Following this investigation, a Wind Tunnel Test (WTT) was carried out aiming to prove the efficacy of these techniques. In parallel, TRUflow is developing and verifying a numerical methodology for the evaluation of TRU cascades. The numerical and experimental data will be fused together to generate a reduced-order model of the TRU unit suitable for design... TRUflow is developing novel measurement techniques for the visualisation and evaluation of reverse flow interactions with fan aerodynamics in short slim engine nacelle designs. The evaluation of such flow interactions will be critical in the design of the next generation of ultra-high bypass ratio (UHBR) aero engines. UHBR engine architectures offer increased propulsive efficiency through operation at reduced specific thrust, enabled by increased engine..