Analysis particularly emphasizes cost of design compromises in operation of engine over range of altitudes and powers; for geared-in turbines, compressor losses were sometimes large and altitude range was restricted; by use of auxiliary propeller, these losses could be reduced.


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    Title :

    Performance of composite engine consisting of reciprocating spark-ignition engine, blowdown turbine, and steady-flow turbine


    Additional title:

    Nat Advisory Committee Aeronautics -- Tech Note


    Contributors:
    Turner, L.R. (author) / Noyes, R.N. (author)


    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    56 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English