This project performed modeling of a total temperature probe (TTP) used in the characterization of jet engines. A fluid-heat transfer model for TTPs is reviewed and implemented. A thermofluid model for the TTPs considered in this project was developed and implemented as a thermal resistive network. Results are compared with experimental data and show the need for a more complete fluid and heat transfer model. In addition, a TTP that will be used in future experiments was designed and constructed.

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Creator

• Alexander, Scott R.
• Gambrell, Samuel R.
• Beckwith, Paul G.
• Messina, Keith Stephen

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D458M

Advisor

• Blandino, John J.
• Gatsonis, Nikolaos A.

Year

• 2006

Sponsor

• Pratt & Whitney

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright