Alternate-Fueled Combustor-Sector Performance
Thomas, AE; Saxena, NT; Shouse, DT; Neuroth, C; Hendricks, RC
| HERO ID | 2894690 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2013 |
| Title | Alternate-Fueled Combustor-Sector Performance |
| Authors | Thomas, AE; Saxena, NT; Shouse, DT; Neuroth, C; Hendricks, RC |
| Volume | GRA and I |
| Abstract | In order to realize alternative fueling for military and commercial use, the industry has set forth guidelines that must be met by each fuel. These aviation fueling requirements are outlined in MIL-DTL-83133F(2008) or ASTM D 7566 Annex (2011) standards, and are classified as 'drop-in' fuel replacements. This report provides combustor performance data for synthetic-paraffinic-kerosene- (SPK-) type (Fischer-Tropsch (FT)) fuel and blends with JP-8+100, relative to JP-8+100 as baseline fueling. Data were taken at various nominal inlet conditions: 75 psia (0.52 MPa) at 500 degF (533 K), 125 psia (0.86 MPa) at 625 degF (603 K), 175 psia (1.21 MPa) at 725 degF (658 K), and 225 psia (1.55 MPa) at 790 degF (694 K). Combustor performance analysis assessments were made for the change in flame temperatures, combustor efficiency, wall temperatures, and exhaust plane temperatures at 3, 4, and 5 percent combustor pressure drop (DP) for fuel:air ratios (F/A) ranging from 0.010 to 0.025. Significant general trends show lower liner temperatures and higher flame and combustor outlet temperatures with increases in FT fueling relative to JP-8+100 fueling. The latter affects both turbine efficiency and blade and vane lives. |
| Report Number | NTIS/12380093 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Journal: Govt Reports Announcements and Index ISSN: |
| Is Public | Yes |