Advanced Composite Turbine Engine Experience
Abstract
The United States has a coordinated government/ industry turbine engine technology program in place to double propulsion capability by the year 2003. The Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology (IHPTET) program is slightly more than half complete, with specific goals identified for engine thrust to weight, compressor exit temperature, acquisition and maintenance cost. The IHPTET program represents a significant improvement in turbine engine technology. The program plan is to achieve the goals in three steps Phases I-III each resulting in 30% improvement. The achievement of these goals is project through the use of advance aerodynamics, materials and design concepts. The successful demonstration of the IHPTET goals depends on the technical success of composite structures. All types of composites: OMC (Organic Matrix Composite), MMC (Metal Matrix Composites), CMC (Ceramic Matrix Composite) as well as C/C (Carbon-Carbon), have been aggressively works since the program began in 1988. The composite experiences before the IHPTET program will be included in the form of lesson learn.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 1998
- Source ID
- 10.1115/imece1998-0384
Entities
People
- Theodore G. Fecke
Organizations
- United States Air Force