Gas turbine performance is the result of choices of type of cycle, cycle temperature ratio, pressure ratio, cooling flows, and component losses. The output is usually given as efficiency (thermal, propulsive, specific thrust, overall efficiency) versus specific power. This paper presents a set of computer programs for the performance prediction of shaft-power and jet-propulsion cycles: simple, regenerative, intercooled-regenerative, turbojet, and turbofan. Each cycle is constructed using individual component modules. Realistic assumptions are specified for component efficiencies as functions of pressure ratio, cooling mass-flow rate as a function of cooling technology levels, and various other cycle losses. The programs can be used to predict design point and off-design point operation using appropriate component efficiencies. The effects of various cycle choices on overall performance are discussed.
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Models for Predicting the Performance of Brayton-Cycle Engines
T. Korakianitis,
T. Korakianitis
Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130
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D. G. Wilson
D. G. Wilson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
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T. Korakianitis
Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130
D. G. Wilson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. Apr 1994, 116(2): 381-388 (8 pages)
Published Online: April 1, 1994
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Received:
February 27, 1992
Revised:
February 23, 1994
Online:
April 24, 2008
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Korakianitis, T., and Wilson, D. G. (April 1, 1994). "Models for Predicting the Performance of Brayton-Cycle Engines." ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. April 1994; 116(2): 381–388. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2906831
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