Engine fleet management has always been one of the most challenging tasks in any airline as it requires assuring reliability and cost effectiveness of engine operation at all times. The engine maintenance expenses are quite ...

In the light of global warming, the associated socio economical consequences, and the projected shortage of natural energy resources and ever rising oil prices, this thesis examines the potential for unconventional aero ...

Due to the growing transport needs in emerging economies and recent success of the low-cost airlines, the demand for short/medium-haul aeroplanes is increasing. Within the next twenty years, the existing single-aisle ...

This work focuses on the current civil engine design practice of increasing overall pressure ratio, turbine entry temperature and bypass ratio, and on the technologies required in order to sustain it. In this context, ...

It is widely accepted that climate change is a very serious environmental concern. Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other emissions in the global atmosphere have increased substantially since the industrial revolution ...

In this globalised world where the efficient transportation of people and goods greatly contributes to the development of a given region or country, the aviation industry has found the ideal conditions for its development, ...

The major challenges faced by the gas turbine industry, for both the users and the manufacturers, is the reduction in life cycle costs , as well as the safe and efficient running of gas turbines. In view of the above, ...

Substantial economic and even safety related gains can be achieved if effective gas turbine performance analysis is attained. During the development phase, analysis can help understand the effect on the various components ...

The gas turbine engine has a wide range of applications, these include industrial and aerospace applications on locomotive, ferry, compressor and power generation, and the most popular application will be for the air ...

A possible shaft failure event can trigger a number of mechanisms affecting the mechanical integrity particular of turbine discs and blades. A predominant aim in engine design and development is to satisfy that passenger ...