Chapter 6. Design Point Performance and Engine Concept Design
Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470774533.ch6
Copyright © 2004 Blackwell Science Ltd
Book Title
Gas Turbine Performance, Second Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Walsh, P. P. and Fletcher, P. (2008) Design Point Performance and Engine Concept Design, in Gas Turbine Performance, Second Edition, Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470774533.ch6
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
- Published Print: 15 MAR 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632064342
Online ISBN: 9780470774533
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- design point performance;
- aero-engine cruise;
- engine weight;
- thermal efficiency;
- exhaust temperature
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Design point and of design performance calculations
Design point performance parameters
Design point calculation and diagram
Linearly scaling components and engines
Design point exchange rates
Ground rules for generic design point diagrams
Open shaft power cycles:generic design point diagrams and exchange rates
Combined heat and power:generic design point diagrams and exchange rates
Closed cycles:generic design point diagrams and exchange rates
Aircraft engine shaft power cycles:generic design point diagrams and exchange rates
Aircraft engine thrust cycles:generic design point diagrams and exchange rates
The engine concept design process
Margins required when specifying target performance levels