Development of the Rolls-Royce RB.211 turbofan for airline operation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Keen, J.M.S., author.

Conference Name:

National Air Transportation Meeting (1970-04-20 : New York, New York, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1970

Summary:

This paper briefly reviews the basic design concepts of the RB.211-22 high by-pass turbofan engine. It summarises the facilities available for developing the engine. It concludes with a status report of the engine development programme, including comments on the fan blade, combustion development and smoke levels, the H.P. turbine blade, oil sealing, structural rig testing, the three-shaft configuration, modular build, borescope inspection, achieved performance and noise levels

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Publisher Number:

700292

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