Masters Theses
Date of Award
8-2011
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Major Professor
Basil N. Antar
Committee Members
Robert W. McAmis, Milt W. Davis
Abstract
An aircraft will encounter freezing rain, snow, and ice during ground operation and flight. In cold conditions, ice may form on th einlet and internal stators and rotors of the gas turbine engine. When ice accumulates on blades (and/or stators), the aerodynamic characteristics of the blades change due to the altered size, shape, and roughness. This change causes the blade to no longer operate at its design point and decreases compressor performance. Therefore, characterization of the aerodynamic performance is required to define the associated losses due to the effects of supercooled liquid water ingestion. This characterization can be accomplished through analysis and test. This research developed an analysis method to calculate the aerodynamic changes on a blade due to ice accumulation and the associated degradation in performance.
Recommended Citation
Hutchings, Rick, "Effects of Supercooled Water Ingestion on Engine Performance. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2011.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/981