Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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ISBN: 9781259822674
Author: Yunus A. Cengel Dr., Michael A. Boles
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 9.12, Problem 111P
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The thermal efficiency of the car and the mass flow rate of air for a net power output of
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A turboshaft engine comprising a gas generator and a free power turbine is selected to provide propulsive power for a helicopter. The helicopter is hovering in ISA conditions at an altitude of 4100 feet.
The following data applies to this engine at this static max power operating point.
Intake mass flow:
8.9 kg/s
Compressor pressure ratio:
24.5
Compressor isentropic efficiency:
88%
Mechanical efficiency: (HP & PT shaft)
99%
Combustion chamber pressure loss
Combustion chamber inlet pressure
4%
Combustion efficiency
98.8%
Combustion chamber exit temperature:
1585K
Gas generator turbine isentropic efficiency:
92%
Power turbine isentropic efficiency:
90%
The effects of the intake and exhaust ducts may be ignored.
It may be assumed that for:
Air:
Cp = 1.005 kJ/kg • K, y = 1.4, R = 0.287 kJ/kg • K
Combustion gases:
Cp = 1.148kJ/kg • K, y = 1.333, R = 0.287 kJ/kg • K
A 6% direct bleed of air from the exit of the compressor is…
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Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach
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