XTI Aerospace Provides TriFan Engine Air Inlet / Exhaust Update
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) has successfully updated its TriFan 600's engine air inlet and exhaust system design, marking a significant Q1 milestone. The enhanced design improves air intake during conventional flight by preventing interference from the upper fuselage's air flow boundary layer.
The optimization ensures smooth air flow for the two turboshaft engines in both vertical and conventional flight modes, while the exhaust design provides forward thrust advantage with minimal drag. The engineering team utilized DMU (digital mock-up) and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis to optimize the design.
This achievement is part of six core Q1 product and engineering milestones, with three already completed:
- Downwash/Outwash Study
- Type Certification Application with FAA
- Engine Air Inlets and Exhaust optimization
Remaining milestones include fuel system design optimization, flight deck mockup development, and Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) updates.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) ha aggiornato con successo il design del sistema di ingresso e scarico dell'aria del motore del TriFan 600, segnando un importante traguardo nel primo trimestre. Il design migliorato ottimizza l'ingresso dell'aria durante il volo convenzionale, prevenendo le interferenze dalla boundary layer del flusso d'aria della fusoliera superiore.
L'ottimizzazione garantisce un flusso d'aria fluido per i due motori turboshaft sia in modalità di volo verticale che convenzionale, mentre il design dello scarico offre un vantaggio di spinta in avanti con un minimo di resistenza. Il team di ingegneria ha utilizzato DMU (digital mock-up) e analisi CFD (computational fluid dynamics) per ottimizzare il design.
Questo risultato fa parte di sei traguardi principali di prodotto e ingegneria del primo trimestre, di cui tre già completati:
- Studio di Downwash/Outwash
- Domanda di Certificazione di Tipo con la FAA
- Ottimizzazione degli Ingressi e Scarichi dell'aria del motore
I traguardi rimanenti includono l'ottimizzazione del design del sistema di alimentazione, lo sviluppo del mockup della cabina di pilotaggio e gli aggiornamenti del Modello Elemento Finitivo Globale (GFEM).
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) ha actualizado con éxito el diseño del sistema de entrada y escape de aire del motor del TriFan 600, marcando un hito significativo en el primer trimestre. El diseño mejorado optimiza la entrada de aire durante el vuelo convencional, evitando interferencias de la capa límite del flujo de aire de la parte superior del fuselaje.
La optimización asegura un flujo de aire suave para los dos motores turboshaft en modos de vuelo vertical y convencional, mientras que el diseño del escape proporciona una ventaja de empuje hacia adelante con una resistencia mínima. El equipo de ingeniería utilizó DMU (maqueta digital) y análisis CFD (dinámica de fluidos computacional) para optimizar el diseño.
Este logro es parte de seis hitos clave de producto e ingeniería del primer trimestre, de los cuales tres ya se han completado:
- Estudio de Downwash/Outwash
- Solicitud de Certificación de Tipo con la FAA
- Optimización de Entradas y Escapes de aire del motor
Los hitos restantes incluyen la optimización del diseño del sistema de combustible, el desarrollo de maquetas de la cabina de vuelo y actualizaciones del Modelo de Elemento Finito Global (GFEM).
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA)는 TriFan 600의 엔진 공기 흡입구 및 배기 시스템 디자인을 성공적으로 업데이트하여 1분기 중요한 이정표를 달성했습니다. 개선된 디자인은 상부 동체의 공기 흐름 경계층의 간섭을 방지하여 일반 비행 중 공기 흡입을 향상시킵니다.
최적화는 수직 및 일반 비행 모드 모두에서 두 개의 터보샤프트 엔진에 대한 원활한 공기 흐름을 보장하며, 배기 디자인은 최소한의 항력을 가지고 전진 추력을 제공합니다. 엔지니어링 팀은 디자인 최적화를 위해 DMU(디지털 목업)와 CFD(전산 유체 역학) 분석을 활용했습니다.
이 성과는 1분기 제품 및 엔지니어링의 여섯 가지 핵심 이정표의 일환으로, 그 중 세 가지가 이미 완료되었습니다:
- 다운워시/아웃워시 연구
- FAA와의 유형 인증 신청
- 엔진 공기 흡입구 및 배기 최적화
남은 이정표에는 연료 시스템 디자인 최적화, 비행 데크 목업 개발, 글로벌 유한 요소 모델(GFEM) 업데이트가 포함됩니다.
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) a mis à jour avec succès le design du système d'entrée et d'échappement d'air du moteur du TriFan 600, marquant un jalon significatif pour le premier trimestre. Le design amélioré optimise l'entrée d'air pendant le vol conventionnel en évitant les interférences de la couche limite du flux d'air du fuselage supérieur.
L'optimisation assure un flux d'air fluide pour les deux moteurs turboshaft tant en mode de vol vertical qu'en mode conventionnel, tandis que le design de l'échappement offre un avantage de poussée vers l'avant avec un minimum de traînée. L'équipe d'ingénierie a utilisé des analyses DMU (maquette numérique) et CFD (dynamique des fluides computationnelle) pour optimiser le design.
Cette réalisation fait partie de six jalons clés de produit et d'ingénierie pour le premier trimestre, dont trois ont déjà été complétés :
- Étude de Downwash/Outwash
- Demande de certification de type auprès de la FAA
- Optimisation des entrées et échappements d'air du moteur
Les jalons restants incluent l'optimisation du design du système de carburant, le développement de maquettes de cockpit et des mises à jour du Modèle Éléments Finis Global (GFEM).
XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) hat erfolgreich das Design des Luftansaug- und Abgassystems des TriFan 600 aktualisiert, was einen wichtigen Meilenstein im ersten Quartal darstellt. Das verbesserte Design optimiert die Luftansaugung während des konventionellen Fluges, indem es Störungen durch die Grenzschicht des Luftstroms des oberen Rumpfes verhindert.
Die Optimierung sorgt für einen reibungslosen Luftstrom für die beiden Turboshaft-Motoren sowohl im vertikalen als auch im konventionellen Flugmodus, während das Abgasdesign einen Vorteil bei der Vorwärtskraft mit minimalem Widerstand bietet. Das Ingenieurteam nutzte DMU (digitale Mockup) und CFD (computational fluid dynamics) Analysen zur Optimierung des Designs.
Dieser Erfolg ist Teil von sechs zentralen Produkt- und Ingenieurmeilensteinen im ersten Quartal, von denen drei bereits abgeschlossen sind:
- Downwash/Outwash-Studie
- Typzertifizierungsantrag bei der FAA
- Optimierung der Luftansaug- und Abgassysteme
Die verbleibenden Meilensteine umfassen die Optimierung des Designs des Kraftstoffsystems, die Entwicklung von Mockups des Cockpits und Aktualisierungen des Global Finite Element Model (GFEM).
- Successful completion of key engineering milestone for TriFan 600
- Progress in FAA type certification application
- Technical advancement in engine design improving flight performance
- Three Q1 milestones still pending completion
- Product still in development phase with no revenue generation
New Engine Air Inlet / Exhaust Design Meets a Key Product and Engineering Q1 Milestone
The updated engine air inlet and exhaust design significantly improves the air intake, particularly in conventional flight, to ensure the air is not hampered by the air flow boundary layer on the upper fuselage. The design team has successfully created a smooth air flow sufficient for the two turboshaft engines to optimize their performance in both vertical and conventional flight. For the engine exhaust, the design provides for a smooth engine exhaust flow, while enabling some forward thrust advantage and a minimized drag footprint. Figure 1 depicts the TriFan 600 engine inlet and exhaust for the two turboshaft engines, and Figure 2 illustrates the engine inlet flow optimization around the high-speed shaft to minimize distortion and maximize pressure recovery.
"Earlier versions of the TriFan 600 reflected notional concepts of the engine inlets and exhaust manifolds. This latest update reflects a design that supports the needs of the twin turboshaft engines while addressing the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle in CTOL, VTOL, and cruise flight modes," said Dave Ambrose, VP of Engineering at XTI Aircraft. "I believe our aero team has done a fantastic job in meeting the requirements for the engines while leveraging our DMU (digital mock-up) and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis to optimize the design and performance."
Scott Pomeroy, Chairman and CEO of XTI Aerospace, added, "This is yet another step in the design evolution process to bring science and art together – not only does it look great, but the aerodynamics are excellent in our CFD analysis. While these changes would likely be missed by a casual observer, our culture of innovation and customer focus is what will make the TriFan 600 a market leader."
In a previous update, the Company outlined six core product and engineering milestones for Q1, listed below, beginning with the downwash/outwash study and leading up to the launch of the "Sparrow" subscale working model in early Q2.
Completed:
- Downwash / Outwash Study – Analyze airflows generated by the aircraft during vertical takeoff and landing to evaluate safety and performance
- Type Certification Application – Formally apply to the FAA for type certification of the TriFan 600
- Engine Air Inlets and Exhaust – Optimize air intake and exhaust design to enhance performance and efficiency of the propulsion system
To be Completed:
- Fuel System Design – Optimize fuel system design to reduce unusable fuel and increase fuel capacity
- Flight Deck Mockup – Develop a flight deck human factors mockup to design and evaluate and optimize ergonomics, pilot controls, and vision polar
- Global Finite Element Model (GFEM) of the latest configuration – Update the comprehensive structural model to evaluate and optimize the aircraft's strength and load paths under various loading conditions
About XTI Aerospace, Inc.
XTI Aerospace (XTIAerospace.com) (Nasdaq: XTIA) is the parent company of XTI Aircraft Company, an aviation business based near
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