DC-9 Noise Retrofit Feasibility. Volume I. Lower Goal Noise, Performance and Cost Evaluation.

Abstract

The report covers the work performed in Phase 1, ground test and flight test, of the program. Exhaust system development tests were conducted on an engine static test stand to evaluate the lower goal exhaust system. Prototype components of the lower goal nacelle were designed and fabricated. The prototype components were tested for effect on engine performance and noise, and for effect on the compatibility with the JT8D engine. A 100-hour durability test was performed, cycling the prototype nacelle through an accelerated simulated duty mission. A complete loads and stress analysis of the nacelle/airframe structure was performed. The inlet was tested in the icing tunnel for anti-icing bleed requirements and was tested for structural capability to withstand hail and bird impact. A 20% thrust coefficient model was tested over a range of engine pressure ratios.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0776127

Entities

People

  • W. R. Dunbar

Organizations

  • Douglas

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airframes
  • Coefficients
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Models
  • Prototypes
  • Resilience
  • Static Tests
  • Stress Analysis
  • Stresses
  • Structural Components
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Test Stands

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.