Compound-Cycle Engine program. Technical memo

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6853723

Bobula, G A; Wintucky, W T; Castor, J G

The Compound Cycle Engine (CCE) is a highly turbocharged, power-compounded power plant that combines the lightweight pressure-rise capability of a gas turbine with the high efficiency of a diesel. When optimized for a rotor-craft, the CCE will reduce fuel burned for a typical 2-hr (plus 30-min reserve) mission by 30% or more when compared to a conventional advanced-technology gas turbine. The CCE can provide a 50% increase in range payload product on this mission. A program to establish the technology base for a Compound-Cycle Engine is presented. The goal of this program is to research and develop those technologies that are barriers to demonstrating a multicylinder diesel core in the early 1990's. The major activity underway is a three-phased contract to perform: (1) a light-helicopter feasibility study, (2) component technology development, and (3) lubricant and material research and development. Other related activities are also presented.

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Cleveland, OH (USA). Lewis Research Center
• OSTI ID: 6853723
• Report Number(s): AD-A-174144/6/XAB; NASA-E-3286
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
425007* -- Engineering-- Power Cycles-- Other-- (1980-)
COMPRESSORS
DIESEL ENGINES
DUAL-FUEL ENGINES
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENGINES
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
FUEL CONSUMPTION
GAS TURBINES
HEAT ENGINES
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
MACHINERY
SUPERCHARGERS
THERMODYNAMIC CYCLES
TURBINES
TURBOCHARGERS
TURBOMACHINERY