IISc-Bengaluru develops indigenous fuel injector for fighter planes, to be tested on Amca
Published On : 2024-11-19T12:21:35+0530 [ IST ] |
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IISc's SK Thirumalaikumaran with the new indigenous fuel injector for fighter jets developed at the institute.BENGALURU: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have achieved a significant breakthrough inaerospace technology by developing a next-generationhigh-performance fuel injector system for
We have developed a new high-performance high-shear swirl injector that produces exceptionally small droplets crucial for efficient fuel-air mixing and complete combustion.
The innovative technology developed as part of a Defence Research and Development Organisation Centre of Excellence for Propulsion Technology (CoPT) programme represents a complete indigenous solution from design to testing. Basu’s team includes SK Thirumalaikumaran and Sonu Kumar
The high-shear fuel injector developed through advanced 3D printing techniques demonstrated superior performance compared to existing commercial alternatives across all key parameters including droplet sizing spray pattern formation flame stability and flow field consistency Basu said.
The comprehensive development process involved multiple stages of testing and validation using world-class experimental facilities at IISc. “This achievement represents a perfect marriage between fundamental fluid mechanics research and practical applications in aerospace technology. Our team utilised a sophisticated experimental facility capable of handling air supply up to 40 bar and maximum flow rates of 6 kg/second
Basu pointed out that a final schedule for when it will be tested on AMCA — which is still under development — said that the injector also has the potential to be used in civil aircraft with minimal modifications.
The development process encompassed multiple technological achievements including the creation of a high-pressure optically accessible test facility operating at up to 15 bar and advanced flow visualisation using simultaneous high-speed PIV [or Particle Image Velocimetry, an optical method of flow visualisation
The team conducted extensive testing under various pressure conditions with both gas and liquid fuels consistently demonstrating the injector’s superior performance over existing solutions.
The project not only yielded multiple scientific papers and patents but also served as a valuable training ground for several students in advanced aerospace technology Basu said.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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IISc's SK Thirumalaikumaran with the new indigenous fuel injector for fighter jets developed at the institute.BENGALURU: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have achieved a significant b
