Calculated Condenser Performance for a Steam-Turbine Power Plant for Aircraft
Abstract
As an application of nuclear energy to aircraft, calculations were made to determine the effect of several operating conditions on the performance of condensers for steam-turbine power plants. The analysis covered a range of turbine-inlet pressures from 1000 to 1800 lb/sq in. absolute, and turbine-outlet pressures from 1- to 200 lb/sq in. absolute for various condenser cooling-air pressure drops, flight speeds and altitudes. At a turbine-inlet pressure of 1400 lb/sq in. absolute and a turbine-inlet temperature of 866 degrees F, the minimum specific condenser weight was 257 lb/1000 net thrust hp. And the minimum specific condenser frontal area was 16.7 sq. ft/1000 net thrust hp. These values occurred at a turbine-outlet pressure of 100 lb/sq in. absolute, a flight speed of 500mph, and an altitude of about 15,000 ft.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 20, 1948
- Accession Number
- ADA801503
Entities
People
- L. V. Humble
- R. B. Doyle
Organizations
- Glenn Research Center