Conceptual Design and Mission Analysis for a Geared Turbofan and an Open Rotor Configuration
Paper in proceeding, 2011

In this multidisciplinary study a geared open rotor configuration is assessed and compared to an ultra high bypass ratio geared turbofan engine. Both designs assume a 2020 entry into service level of technology. The specific thrust level for minimizing block fuel and the resulting engine emissions for a given mission is sought. The tool used contains models that effectively capture: engine performance, mechanical and aerodynamic design, engine weight, emissions, aircraft design and performance as well as direct operating costs. The choice of specific thrust is a complex optimization problem and several disciplines need to be considered simultaneously. It will be demonstrated, through multidisciplinary analysis, that the open rotor concept can offer a substantial fuel saving potential, compared to ducted fans, for a given set of design considerations and customer requirements.

Geared

Mission Analysis

Design

Open Rotor

Conceptual

Turbofan

Author

Linda Larsson

Chalmers, Applied Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics

Tomas Grönstedt

Chalmers, Applied Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics

Konstantinos Kyprianidis

Chalmers, Applied Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics

Proceedings of ASME TURBO EXPO 2011. Vancouver, 6-10 June 2011

Vol. 1 359-370
978-079185461-7 (ISBN)

Driving Forces

Sustainable development

Areas of Advance

Transport

Energy

Subject Categories

Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics

DOI

10.1115/GT2011-46451

ISBN

978-079185461-7

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10/6/2017