TURBINE DISK BURST PROTECTION STUDY.
Abstract
The Aeronautical Engine Laboratory's Containment Evaluation Facility(AELCEF), featuring the Government's largest spin chamber (capable of accommodating a rotor of supersonic transport or jumbo-jet size), high-speed photographic equipment, and impact instrumentation, has been created and made operational. This unique installation is described in detail. The selection and development of all facility equipment and testing techniques are presented. Current theoretical and analytical approaches to the design and evaluation of rotor burst containment devices are reviewed. Fragment-guard parameters that affect the penetration process are discussed. A survey of uncontained failures occurring in commercial air carrier operations from 1962 is presented. The ultimate goal of the AEL, NASA sponsored, integrated program of theoretical and experimental research work is to provide lightweight containment/control devices that will prevent the fragments of failed turbo-machines from injuring personnel and minimize aircraft damage. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0820894
Entities
People
- Albert A. Martino
- Gaetan J. Mangano
Organizations
- Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst