Performance Prediction and Simulation of Gas Turbine Engine Operation for Aircraft, Marine, Vehicular, and Power Generation

摘要

A Technical Team of the NATO RTO has created a report on gas turbine simulation, ranging from applications to latest methodology of modeling techniques for gas turbine propulsion applications. The report includes examples of how gas turbine numerical simulations have been utilized for aircraft, marine, and vehicular propulsion applications. The major numerical simulation presented in the report is the gas turbine engine cycle code which provides performance for both steady state and transient operation. In addition to examples of how cycle codes are used, an in-depth discussion of how cycle codes are constructed and what basic assumptions are involved is given in the report. Additional higher order and specific numerical simulations for component design and operation are presented in the appendices to this report. Present computer platforms in use for such models are reviewed, and an outlook on development is given. The report aims at increasing the use and the value of engine computer simulations in NATO Nations and NATO's design and use of engines.