AXI-CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR

Methods and apparatus are provided for an axi-centrifugal compressor in a gas turbine engine for a business aviation or rotorcraft propulsion unit. The compressor includes an axial compressor section operable to affect a first pressure ratio along the flow path between a compressor inlet and a first...

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Main Authors Nolcheff Nick, Repp John, Reynolds Bruce David, Hanson David Richard
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.09.2017
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Summary:Methods and apparatus are provided for an axi-centrifugal compressor in a gas turbine engine for a business aviation or rotorcraft propulsion unit. The compressor includes an axial compressor section operable to affect a first pressure ratio along the flow path between a compressor inlet and a first section exit, and a centrifugal compressor section operable to affect a second pressure ratio along the flow path between a second section inlet and the compressor exit. The pressure rise across the axial and centrifugal compressor section is configured to have a tuning factor is in a range between 2.8 and 4.5 and a loading factor in a range between 0.6 and 0.8.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201615079538