Improved components for engine fuel savingsNASA programs for developing fuel saving technology include the Engine Component Improvement Project for short term improvements in existing air engines. The Performance Improvement section is to define component technologies for improving fuel efficiency for CF6, JT9D and JT8D turbofan engines. Sixteen concepts were developed and nine were tested while four are already in use by airlines. If all sixteen concepts are successfully introduced the gain will be fuel savings of more than 6 billion gallons over the lifetime of the engines. The improvements include modifications in fans, mounts, exhaust nozzles, turbine clearance and turbine blades.
Document ID
19810049748
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Antl, R. J. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)
Mcaulay, J. E. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)