Tests of an Improved Rotating Stall Control System on a J-85 Turbojet Engine

摘要

This report presents the results of testing a fast-acting rotating stall control system on a J-85 turbojet engine under sea level static conditions, both with and without inlet distortion. The control is an electronic feedback control system which uses unsteady pressure signals produced by pressure sensors within the compressor to detect incipient rotating stall and provide a correction signal when such a condition occurs. On the J-85 engine, the correction signal is used to drive a fast-response hydraulic actuator which operates intermediate stage compressor bleed doors and inlet guide vane flaps. The performance of the stall control was tested by closing the bleed doors until rotating stall occurred or until the control anticipated stall and held the bleed doors open. The tests showed that the control is capable of anticipating stall before it occurs and keeping the engine completely clear of stall at speeds up to 80 percent of design speed. No tests were performed above 80 percent of design because opening the bleed doors at such speeds might aggravate the stall rather than clear it. (Author)