An active clearance control system was developed which reduces fuel consumption and performance degradation. This system utilizes compressor discharge air during takeoff and fan discharge air during cruise to impinge on the shroud structure to improve the thermal response. The system was evaluated in component and engine tests. The test results demonstrated a performance improvement of 0.7 percent in cruise SFC.


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    Title :

    CF6 Jet Engine Performance Improvement: High Pressure Turbine Active Clearance Control


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    Publication date :

    1982-06-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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