Supersonic through-flow fan design
Author(s) -
J. F. Schmidt,
R. D. Moore,
J. R. Wood,
R. J. Steinke
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
23rd joint propulsion conference
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.2514/6.1987-1746
Subject(s) - computer science , choked flow , supersonic speed , flow (mathematics) , aerospace engineering , engineering , mechanics , physics
The NASA Lewis Research Center has embarked on a program to experimentally prove the concept of a supersonic through-flow fan which is to maintain supersonic velocities throughout the compression system with only weak shock-wave flow losses. The detailed design of a supersonic through-flow fan and estimated off-design performance with the use of advanced computational codes are described. A multistage compressor facility is being modified for the newly designed supersonic through-flow fan and the major aspects of this modification are briefly described.
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