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Turbine Technologies, Ltd. SR-30 Turbojet Engine Analysis University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering November 19, 2006 Drew Hauck _______________________ Craig Bourassa _______________________ Table of Contents: Objective: The objective of the turbojet analysis is to calculate the actual performance of the engine based on experimental measurements and compare it with theoretical results. Summary: Analysis of the SR-30 Turbojet engine was performed after the data was gathered during a run of the Turbine Technologies, Ltd. Model LX4000 Gas Turbine Laboratory apparatus. The pressures and temperatures along with fuel flow rate, thrust force and engine revolutions per minute (RPM) were recorded by the data acquisition system during the experiment. Initial review of the data indicated good results but the analysis revealed incorrect data and or assumptions. ***************** Theory and Analysis: The SR-30 Turbojet Engine is theoretically modeled by the Brayton cycle. The Brayton cycle is made up of 4 processes: Isentropic compression in the compressor Constant-pressure heat addition in the combustor Isentropic expansion in the turbine Constant-pressure heat rejection across the nozzle Fresh air is drawn in to the compressor through the nozzle. The compressor increases the pressure of the air before it is sent into the combustion chamber. In the combustor, the air is mixed with the injected fuel and burned at constant pressure. The high pressure and temperature air is forced across the turbine blades which spin the turbine. The air exiting the turbine is accelerated across the nozzle to produce thrust. This analysis has a few overriding assumptions: One dimensional analysis Working fluid is air treated as an ideal gas All processes are internally reversible Combustion is modeled as heat addition from external source Constant specific heats Steady st