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Emission comparison of turbofan and open rotor engines under special consideration of aircraft and mission design aspects

Part of: Sustainable Aerospace

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 January 2016

A. Seitz ,
D. Schmitt  and
S. Donnerhack
D. Schmitt
Affiliation:
Bauhaus Luftfahrt, Munich, Germany
S. Donnerhack
Affiliation:
MTU Aero Engines, Munich, Germany
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Abstract

An integrated parametric model involving the design of propulsion system, airframe and flight mission is presented. Based hereon, the carbon dioxide (CO2) emission characteristics of advanced direct-drive turbofan and open rotor powered aircraft are analysed against pertinent aircraft and propulsion system design parameters. In addition, initial concept-specific trend statements on nitrogen oxides (NOx) as well as propulsor noise emission characteristics are derived. The obtained results contribute to a better understanding of more appropriate aircraft design attributes for advanced system architectures.

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The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 115 , Issue 1168 , June 2011 , pp. 351 - 360
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Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 2011 

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