Evaluation of an Experimental Short-length Annular Combustor

Evaluation of an Experimental Short-length Annular Combustor
Author: Francis M. Humenik
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Total Pages: 52
Release: 1973
Genre: Aircraft gas-turbines
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A test program was conducted to evaluate an experimental short-length annular combustor that uses a one-side-entry dilution airflow concept. The combustor design features scoops on the outer liner for controlling the primary- and secondary-zone airflow distribution. Combustor inlet total pressures were limited to 62 N/sq cm (90 psia) with inlet-air temperatures from 590 K (600 F) to 890 K (1150 F). At a diffuser inlet Mach number of 0.25, the exit temperature pattern factor was 0.44 with an average exit temperature of 1436 K (2124 F) and a total pressure loss of 4.3 percent. At a diffuser inlet Mach number of 0.31, the exit temperature pattern factor was reduced to 0.29 with an average exit temperature of 1450 K (2151 F) and a total pressure loss of 6.1 percent. Nominal combustion efficiencies of 100 percent were obtained with the ASTM A-1 fuel. Exhaust gas emissions, smoke, and altitude relight data are included with exit-temperature profiles and distribution patterns.

Aeronautical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering
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Release: 1972
Genre: Aeronautics
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A selection of annotated references to unclassified reports and journal articles that were introduced into the NASA scientific and technical information system and announced in Scientific and technical aerospace reports (STAR) and International aerospace abstracts (IAA).

NASA Tech Brief

NASA Tech Brief
Author: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Utilization Division
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Total Pages: 698
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