A Validation of Mathematical Models for Turbojet Test Cells.

Abstract

Previously developed one-dimensional and two-dimensional computer models for predicting turbojet test cell performance were compared with data obtained from a subscale test cell for the purpose of model validation. Comparisons were made for a variety of configurations and flow rates. A modified one-dimensional model was found to reasonably predict the variation of augmentation ratio with engine flow rate, although predicted magnitudes were consistently too small. The model incorporated excessive drag losses and an inaccurate jet spreading parameter for large engine-augmentor spacings. The two-dimensional model accurately predicted experimental velocity profiles, but over-predicted pressure variations, except for low engine exit Mach numbers. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056333

Entities

People

  • John Justin Walters

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afterburners
  • Back Pressure
  • Creep
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Reduction
  • Diameters
  • Engines
  • Flow Rate
  • Gas Turbines
  • Geometry
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Jet Engine Exhaust
  • Jet Engines
  • Mach Number
  • Test Facilities
  • Turbojet Engines
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Computational Modeling and Simulation

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster