Accession Number:
AD0757197
Title:
Model Induction Test Facility Capability for Testing Turbofan Engines
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 6 Jul 1971-30 Jun 1972
Corporate Author:
ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFB TN
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1973-03-01
Pagination or Media Count:
32.0
Abstract:
The objective of this model study was to determine the potential for testing very large thrust, high-bypass-ratio, turbofan engines at conditions simulating flight Mach numbers of 0.4 to 0.6, sea level, by use of a jet pumped air supply system. The simulation of low altitude, subsonic operation of a large, high-bypass-ratio, turbofan engine in ground test facilities requires extremely large airflows. This airflow, even at relatively low pressure, cannot be provided by existing test facilities for engines having thrust levels of 60, 000 to 100,000 lbf. The jet pumped air supply is therefore a very attractive potential facility.
Descriptors:
Subject Categories:
- Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
- Jet and Gas Turbine Engines