Browsing by Supervisor "Pilidis, Pericles"

Browsing by Supervisor "Pilidis, Pericles"

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  • Jet engine performance simulation with compressor stage stacking models 
    Dimitriadis, Theofilos (Cranfield University, 2006-09-06)
    A computer model of the J-85 gas turbine engine has been used in a investigation for potential benefits in performance simulation, arising from the adoption of compressor stage stacking models. The eight-stage, axial ...
  • Legibility of machine readable codes used for gas turbine part tracking 
    Duncombe, Andrew (Cranfield University, 2012-01)
    Gas turbines are comprised of many parts, which are often expensive and required to survive a harsh environment for significant periods (with or without reconditioning). To differentiate between parts, and facilitate ...
  • Modelling & integration of advanced propulsion systems 
    Doulgeris, Georgios C. (Cranfield University, 2008-03)
    This research study focuses on the design of advanced propulsion cycles, having as primary design goal the improvement on noise emissions and fuel consumption. In this context, a preliminary cycle design method has been ...
  • A multimedia computational aid to gas turbine design teaching 
    Ramsden, K. W. (Cranfield University, 1995-10)
    The ambitions of the teacher to fully prepare engineering students for the working environment are usually limited by the length of the lecture course. Consequently, few opportunities exist in the learning process for ...
  • New techniques for the analysis of flexible operation of gas turbine based systems 
    Bosak, Dawid (2017-04)
    In the current European energy market, gas power plants are required to operate in cyclical modes to fill the gaps in renewable energy supply. Renewable sources have dispatch priority due to their relatively low variable ...
  • Oil and gas marginal field techno-economics. 
    Okwousah, Chigbo Steve (2017-01)
    The global oil reserve reduction and the unavailability of easy to reach oil have necessitated the need for oil and gas producers and countries to look into marginal oil and gas fields. These are fields defined as abandoned, ...
  • Operational Optimisation of Gas Turbines Distributed Generation Systems in Competitive Electricity Market 
    Gomes, Eli Eber Batista (Cranfield University, 2007-04)
    The development of power generation technologies and the deregulation of the power market has led to an increasing interest in distributed power generation, mainly the simultaneous exploitation of electricity and heat ...
  • Optimisation of aero and industrial gas turbine design for the environment 
    Jackson, Anthony J. B. (Cranfield University, 2009-02)
    The aspects of gas turbine design that are explored herein are focussed on reduction or elimination of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and reduction of noise. There are 3 separate but related investigations. 1. Aero gas ...
  • Performance adaptation of gas turbines for power generation applications 
    Tsoutsanis, Elias (Cranfield University, 2010-06-29)
    One of the greatest challenges that the world is facing is that of providing everyone access to safe and clean energy supplies. Since the liberalization of the electricity market in the UK during the 1990s many combined ...
  • Performance investigations and systems architectures for the More Electric Aircraft 
    Laskaridis, Panagiotis (Cranfield University, 2004-10)
    Implementation of all or more electric technologies has the potential of improving the performance of a given aircraft. Savings can manifest through improved engine performance, reduced equipment weight and improved secondary ...
  • Performance modelling of windmilling gas turbines 
    Jones, Geoffrey B. (Cranfield University, 2002-10-04)
    This thesis presents work carried out with the aim of improving the modelling of windmilling in gas turbine performance. The work also examines the phenomenon of relight. Methods of representing the performance of the ...
  • Poly-dimensional gas turbine system modelling and simulation 
    Bala, A (Cranfield University, 2007-07-15)
    The intense global competition in the commercial aviation and power generation industry is placing a significant pressure on minimizing cost while meeting challenging goals in-terms of performance, efficiency, emissions ...
  • Preliminary aerothermal design of axial compressors 
    Piscopo, Giovanni (Cranfield University, 2013-01)
    This dissertation documents a compressor preliminary design study conducted by the author in fulfilment of his MSc thesis requirements. The compressor is intended for a new development engine within the 20Klbf thrust ...
  • The selective bleed variable cycle engine 
    Nascimento, M. A. R. (Cranfield University, 1992-07)
    A new concept in aircraft propulsion is described in this work. In particular, variable jet engine is investigated for supersonic ASTOVL aircraft. This engine is a Selective Bleed Variable Cycle, twin shaft turbofan. At ...
  • Simulation of multi fluid gas turbines 
    Ulizar Alvarez., J. I. (Cranfield University, 1998-01)
    This work focuses on two main subjects: first, the development and validation of a robust generic performance code for industrial gas turbines (GTSI) and, second, the study of an innovative carbon dioxide/argon semi-closed ...
  • Study of fuel cell and gas turbine hybrid power systems 
    Basurto, M. T. (Cranfield University, 2002-01)
    Environmental awareness and the interest in distributed generation caused by electricity market de-regulation are factors that promote research on renewable energies. Fuel cells transform the chemical energy stored in ...
  • Sub-idle modelling of gas turbines: Altitude relight and windmilling 
    Howard, Jason (Cranfield University, 2007-10-05)
    Gas turbine sub-idle performance modelling is still in an early development stage and this research aims to provide and improve present techniques, for modelling of windmilling and transient windmilling relights, through ...
  • A surface-subsurface model for the tecno-economic and risk evaluation of thermal EOR projects 
    Badar, Al-Abri (Cranfield University, 2011-04)
    The global resources of unconventional oil such as heavy oil, extra-heavy oil, and bitumen are vast and are expected to play an increasingly important role in meeting the world‘s future energy needs. However, the highly ...
  • Techno-economic analysis of gas turbine compressor fouling and washing. 
    Musa, Gali Haruna (2019-06)
    Gas turbine engines ingest large quantities of air from the surrounding atmosphere that often contains contaminants of different concentrations depending on the type of environment, atmospheric condition, seasonal ...
  • Techno-Economic Analysis of Gas Turbine Compressor Washing to Combat Fouling 
    Abass, Kabir Oliade (Cranfield University, 2015-03)
    Among the major deterioration problems a gas turbine encountered while in operation is compressor blade fouling. This is the accumulation and adhesion of dirt and sediment on the compressor blade which contributes between ...