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An N+3 Technology Level Reference Propulsion SystemAn N+3 technology level engine, suitable as a propulsion system for an advanced single-aisle transport, was developed as a reference cycle for use in technology assessment and decision-making efforts. This reference engine serves three main purposes: it provides thermodynamic quantities at each major engine station, it provides overall propulsion system performance data for vehicle designers to use in their analyses, and it can be used for comparison against other proposed N+3 technology-level propulsion systems on an equal basis. This reference cycle is meant to represent the expected capability of gas turbine engines in the N+3 timeframe given reasonable extrapolations of technology improvements and the ability to take full advantage of those improvements.
Document ID
20170005426
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Jones, Scott M.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Haller, William J.
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Tong, Michael To-Hing
(NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH United States)
Date Acquired
June 9, 2017
Publication Date
May 1, 2017
Subject Category
Aircraft Propulsion And Power
Aircraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
E-19373
NASA/TM-2017-219501
GRC-E-DAA-TN41487
Funding Number(s)
WBS: WBS 081876.02.03.30.04
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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