This paper presents an overview of the propulsion research and technology portfolio of NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Program Fixed Wing Project. The research is aimed at significantly reducing the thrust specific fuel/energy consumption of notional advanced fixed wing aircraft (by 60 % relative to a baseline Boeing 737-800 aircraft with CFM56-7B engines) in the 2030-2035 time frame. The research investments described herein are aimed at improving propulsive efficiency through higher bypass ratio fans, improving thermal efficiency through compact high overall pressure ratio gas generators, and exploring the potential benefits of boundary layer ingestion propulsion and hybrid gas-electric propulsion concepts.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    NASA Fixed Wing Project Propulsion Research and Technology Development Activities to Reduce Thrust Specific Energy Consumption


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference ; 2013 ; San Jose, CA, United States
    AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit ; 2013 ; San Jose, CA, United States


    Publication date :

    2013-07-15


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English