scholarly journals Correlation-regression models for calculating the weight of small-scale aircraft gas turbine engines

2018 ◽  
Vol 220 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
Evgeny Filinov ◽  
Daria Kolmakova ◽  
Sergey Avdeev ◽  
Sergey Krasilnikov
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Gas Turbine Engines ◽  
Turbofan Engines ◽  
New Correlation ◽  
Engine Design ◽  
Weight Calculation

Several new correlation-regression models of weight calculation for small-scale aircraft gas turbine engines are proposed for their conceptual design stage. A comparison of the obtained weight models with each other and with the Kuz’michev model is carried out. Based on the obtained results, conclusions about the feasibility and scope of their application are drawn. New correlation-regression models differ from each other in the number of input parameters, as well as in the accuracy of forecasting the weight. In the course of the work, a database of main data and thermodynamic parameters of turbofan engines (TFE) is created consisting of 92 small-scale TFEs with thrust less than 50 kN. Based on the collected statistics, formulas were obtained that allow calculating the weight at the initial stage of engine design. The error in calculating the weight by these models is in range from 10% to 30%.

Thermo-Economic Optimization in the Design of Small-Scale and Residential Cogeneration Systems

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. P. Lea˜o ◽  
S. F. C. F. Teixeira ◽  
A. M. Silva ◽  
M. L. Nunes ◽  
L. A. S. B. Martins
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Pressure Ratio ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Inlet Temperature ◽  
Gas Turbine Engines ◽  
Economic Optimization ◽  
Micro Turbine

In recent years, gas-turbine engines have undergone major improvements both in efficiency and cost reductions. Several inexpensive models are available in the range of 30 to 250 kWe, with electrical efficiencies already approaching 30%, due to the use of a basic air-compressor associated to an internal air pre-heater. Gas-turbine engines offer significant advantages over Diesel or IC engines, particularly when Natural Gas (NG) is used as fuel. With the current market trends toward Distributed Generation (DG) and the increased substitution of boilers by NG-fuelled cogeneration installations for CO2 emissions reduction, small-scale gas turbine units can be the ideal solution for energy systems located in urban areas. A numerical optimization method was applied to a small-scale unit delivering 100 kW of power and 0.86 kg/s of water, heated from 318 to 353K. In this academic study, the unit is based on a micro gas-turbine and includes an internal pre-heater, typical of these low pressure-ratio turbines, and an external heat recovery system. The problem was formulated as a non-linear optimisation model with the minimisation of costs subject to the physical and thermodynamic constraints. Despite difficulties in obtaining data for some of the components cost-equations, the preliminary results indicate that the optimal compressor pressure ratio is about half of the usual values found in large installations, but higher than those of the currently available micro-turbine models, while the turbine inlet temperature remains virtually unchanged.

scholarly journals Mathematical model of turbofan engine weight estimation taking into account the engine configuration and size

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-13
Author(s):  
S. V. Avdeev
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Air Flow ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Gas Turbine Engines ◽  
Turbofan Engine ◽  
Turbofan Engines ◽  
Structural Layout ◽  
Mixing Chamber

The paper presents a new correlation-regression model of estimating the turbofan engine weight considering the effect of the engines design schemes and dimensions. The purpose of this study was to improve the efficiency of the conceptual design process for aircraft gas turbine engines. Information on 183 modern turbofan engines was gathered using the available sources: publications, official websites, reference books etc. The statistic information included the values of the total engine air flow, the total turbine inlet gas temperature, the overall pressure ratio and the bypass ratio, as well as information on the structural layout of each engine. The engines and the related statistics were classified according to their structural layout and size. Size classification was based on the value of the compressor outlet air flow through the gas generator given by the parameters behind the compressor. Depending on the value of this criterion, the engines were divided into three groups: small-sized, medium-sized gas turbine engines, and large gas turbine engines. In terms of the structural layout, all engines were divided into three groups: turbofan engines without a mixing chamber, engines with a mixing chamber and afterburning turbofan engines. Statistical factors of the improved weight model were found for the respective groups of engines, considering their design and size. The coefficients of the developed model were determined by minimizing the standard deviations. Regression analysis was carried out to assess the quality of the developed model. The relative average error of approximation of the developed model was 8%, the correlation coefficient was 0,99, and the standard deviation was 10,2%. The model was found to be relevant and reliable according to Fisher's test. The obtained model can be used to assess the engine weight at the stage of conceptual design and for its optimization as part of an aircraft.

Gas Turbine Transient Performance Simulation With Simplified Heat Soakage Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhuo-Jun Li ◽  
Yi-Guang Li ◽  
Theodosios Korakianitis
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Gas Turbine Engines ◽  
Transient Performance ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Preliminary Design Stage ◽  
Geometrical Information

Abstract Reliable transient performance is crucial in handling an aircraft gas turbine engine from one steady state to another. The assessment of transient performance stability is normally done during the detailed design stage when component design details become available. Consequently, design iterations may be necessary and costly if engine transient handling and stability are not satisfactory. To make engine design more cost and time effective, it has become important to assess the transient performance stability at conceptual and preliminary design stage with the inclusion of key impact factors such as fuel control schedule, rotor dynamics and heat soakage. However, due to lack of detailed engine structural and geometrical information at the initial design stage, such transient performance simulation and assessment may have to ignore heat soakage effect. In this paper, a novel generically simplified heat soakage model for three major gas path components of gas turbine engines including compressors, turbines and combustors has been introduced to support more realistic transient performance simulation of gas turbine engines at conceptual and preliminary design stage. Such heat soakage model only requires thermodynamic design parameters as input, which is normally available during such design stages. The model has been implemented into in-house transient performance simulation software and applied to a model twin-spool turbojet engine to test its effectiveness. A comparison between transient performance simulated with and without the heat soakage effects demonstrate that the results are promising. Although the introduced heat soakage model is less accurate than that using detailed component geometrical information, it is able to include the major heat soakage effect in transient performance simulation and provide engine transient stability analysis to support conceptual and preliminary engine designs.

scholarly journals Thermodynamic designing of the small-scale gas turbine engine family with common core

2018 ◽  
Vol 220 ◽  
pp. 03007
Author(s):  
Andrey Tkachenko ◽  
Evgeny Filinovaroslav Ostapyuk ◽  
Viktor Rybakov ◽  
Daria Kolmakova
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Common Core ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Gas Turbine Engines ◽  
Working Process ◽  
Turbofan Engine ◽  
Engine Family ◽  
Power Turbine ◽  
The Cost

The paper describes the method of selecting the working process parameters of a family of small-scale gas turbine engines (GTE) with common core. As an example, the thermodynamic design of a family of small-scale gas turbine engines (SGTE) with common core was carried out. The engine family includes a small-scale turbojet engine (STJE) and a gas turbine plant (GTP), which electric generator is driven by power turbine. The selection of rational values for the working process parameters of STJE and GTP was carried out in CAE system ASTRA on the basis of nonlinear optimization of these parameters, taking into account functional and parametric constraints. The quantitative results of deterioration in the performance of the engines of the family with common core are obtained in comparison with the engines with the optimum core for each type. However, the advanced creation of a common core can reduce the cost and timing of the engine creation, ensure its higher reliability (due to the development of the base common core) and reduce the cost of its production. The method of selecting the parameters of the working process of the GTE family with common core presents the solution to more complex problems, such as the possibility of developing a family consisting of five engines: a turbojet engine, turbofan engine, turbofan engine with a complex cycle, GTE with power turbine (GTE-PT), GTE-PT with recovery.

The Role of Laminar-Turbulent Transition in Gas Turbine Engines

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Edward Mayle
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Transitional Flow ◽  
Turbine Engines ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Gas Turbine Engines ◽  
Turbulent Transition ◽  
Engine Design ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Laminar Turbulent Transition

A critical study of laminar-turbulent transition phenomena and its role in aerodynamics and heat transfer in modern and future gas turbine engines is presented. In order to develop a coherent view of the subject, a current look at transition phenomena from both a theoretical and experimental standpoint are provided and a comprehensive state-of-the-art account of transitional phenomena in the engine’s throughflow components given. The impact of transitional flow on engine design is discussed and suggestions for future research and developmental work provided.

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