Investigation of the General Electric I-40 Jet-Propulsion Engine in the Cleveland Altitude Wind Tunnel. 2 - Analysis of Compressor Performance Characteristics
Abstract
Performance characteristics of the centrifugal compressor of the General Electric I-40 jet-propulsion engine were determined with the engine installed in the YP-80A airplane in the Cleveland altitude wind tunnel. A standard I-40 jet-propulsion engine was used in the investigation, which was conducted over a range of simulated altitudes from 10,000 to 40,000 feet and ram-pressure ratios from 0.98 to 1.76. During the investigation the compressor Mach number varied from 0.72 to 1.46. Performance characteristics are presented as functions of corrected air flow and compressor Mach number.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 18, 1946
- Accession Number
- ADA800846
Entities
People
- Robert M. Geisenheyner
- Robert O. Dietz Jr.
Organizations
- Glenn Research Center