Browse Publications Technical Papers 2016-01-1984
2016-09-20

It’s Really All About Efficiency 2016-01-1984

This paper proposes a method of optimizing aircraft system architectures by considering the efficiencies of each energy conversion step necessary to fulfill the intended function. In addition, these conversion efficiencies need to be evaluated at all critical operating points for the systems involved (e.g. engine, generator, loads, etc.). The methodology starts with examining the energy sources on the aircraft, the energy loads and the energy transfer efficiencies between the sources and the loads. Modern aircraft architecture trends are broadly addressed along with a framework for applying this methodology, but specific aircraft are not analyzed due to the proprietary nature of some of the conversion efficiency data.

SAE MOBILUS

Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content. Learn More »

Access SAE MOBILUS »

Members save up to 16% off list price.
Login to see discount.
Special Offer: Download multiple Technical Papers each year? TechSelect is a cost-effective subscription option to select and download 12-100 full-text Technical Papers per year. Find more information here.
We also recommend:
TECHNICAL PAPER

Predicting Propulsion Related Drag of Jet Aftbodies

751088

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

The Rolls-Royce Civil Engine Family - Today and into the Future

881205

View Details

TECHNICAL PAPER

ALLISON V-1710 COMPOUNDED ENGINE

480199

View Details

X