overview
Turbine engines provide a tremendous amount of thrust for an aircraft. Takeoff requires the maximum thrust available to accelerate the aircraft from rest to takeoff speed before the end the runway. During cruise the engines must overcome drag throughout the flight. Engine designers must balance the thrust needs with fuel economy. Inefficient engines mean that more fuel must be carried and more fuel is used than needed. Both result in a cost increase for the airline operator or a military.
In this activity I use the NASA software simulator to design a turbine engine
that will be the most fuel-efficient engine.
In this activity I use the NASA software simulator to design a turbine engine
that will be the most fuel-efficient engine.
Equipment
- Engineering Notebook
- Pencil
- P.C.
- Internet Access
Engine Information - Turbo Fan
Turbo Fans are just like regular turbine engines except the area near the fan is larger.
This allows more cooler air around the engine, making it quieter than other jet engines. This is most practical for Airliners as the noise pollution will not bother passengers and populated residential communities.
This allows more cooler air around the engine, making it quieter than other jet engines. This is most practical for Airliners as the noise pollution will not bother passengers and populated residential communities.
The Fan - Allows for the intake of air.
The Compressor - Compresses the air.
The Combustion chamber - It powers the engine by burning fuel.
The Bypass - Makes engine quieter; Exhaust
The Turbine - It powers the engine.
The Exhaust - Allows the air to leave the engine.
The Compressor - Compresses the air.
The Combustion chamber - It powers the engine by burning fuel.
The Bypass - Makes engine quieter; Exhaust
The Turbine - It powers the engine.
The Exhaust - Allows the air to leave the engine.
Conclusion
I learned a lot from this project. I learned how a turbofan engine works, and how changing the materials of certain parts makes the engine better. The easiest part was creating the thrust to weight ratio, and the hardest was deciding which parts to change to make the engine better.