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.
Equipment
· Engineering notebook
· Pencil
· PC
· Internet access
· Pencil
· PC
· 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.
Technical Documentation
Conclusion
What you learned from this project?
What part of it was easiest and why?
What part was hardest and what you did to overcome this difficulty?
What part of it was easiest and why?
What part was hardest and what you did to overcome this difficulty?