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Multi-objective Bayesian optimization of rigid and flexible nozzles for energy-efficient pulsed jet propulsion
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A solar energy research paper on Multi-objective Bayesian optimization of rigid and flexible nozzles for energy-efficient pulsed jet propulsion.
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Original abstract
The biomechanics of pulsed-jet propulsion in aquatic animals, including squids and jellyfish, provide valuable insights into energy-efficient locomotion. In these organisms, flexible funnel deformation enables rapid acceleration and maneuverability while minimizing energy use. Drawing inspiration from these biological systems, this study investigates performance trade-offs between rigid and flexible nozzle geometries in pulsed-jet propulsion systems. A multi-objective Bayesian optimization framework integrated with three-dimensional fluid-structure interaction (FSI) simulations identifies nozzle designs that maximize hydrodynamic impulse and minimize jet energy input. The optimization reveals fundamentally distinct performance characteristics for rigid and flexible nozzles. Rigid nozzles achieve the highest impulse amplification, up to 5 times that of a baseline cylindrical nozzle, but at substantially increased energy expenditure. In contrast, flexible nozzles yield lower peak impulse enhancement of about 2.5 times while achieving significantly greater propulsion efficiency. The maximum normalized impulse-to-energy ratio for flexible nozzles is about 1.8 times higher than that of rigid configurations, indicating more effective conversion of input energy into useful propulsive output. Analysis of the flow physics shows that optimized rigid nozzles enhance performance through geometry-induced internal entrainment, secondary vortex formation, and contraction-driven jet acceleration. This results in stronger vortex circulation and downstream convection. Flexible nozzles use traveling expansion-contraction deformation waves that promote additional entrainment during expansion and accelerate the internally entrained fluid during contraction to improve pressure recovery, reduce pressure-energy expenditure, and mitigate negative pressure impulse contributions.
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