Compound cycle engine program

Conference · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6950165

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

The Compound Cycle Engine (CCE) is a highly turbocharged, power compounded power plant which combines the lightweight pressure rise capability of a gas turbine with the high efficiency of a diesel. When optimized for a rotorcraft, the CCE will reduce fuel burned for a typical 2 hr (plus 30 min reserve) mission by 30 to 40 percent when compared to a conventional advanced technology gas turbine. The CCE can provide a 50 percent 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 which are barriers to demonstrating a multicylinder diesel core in the early 1990's. The major activity underway is a three-phased contract with the Garrett Turbine Engine Company 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: 6950165
• Report Number(s): N-87-11790; NASA-TM-88879; E-3286; NAS-1.26:88879; USAAVSCOM-TR-86-C-37; CONF-861128-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
330102* -- Internal Combustion Engines-- Diesel
AIRCRAFT
DESIGN
DIESEL ENGINES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENGINES
FUEL CONSUMPTION
HEAT ENGINES
HELICOPTERS
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
LUBRICANTS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS