Honeywell TPE331 Discussion: Air Density vs. Power
Supports Ambient conditions have a definite affect on temperature limit produces 1395 SHP and
Operators engine performance, as increased ambient
temperature or altitude causes a decrease results in an over-torque condition. This example illustrates the need for a torque
at the 2008 in available power. This is because air
density directly affects which limit, torque or limit, as well as a temperature limit. On a hot (49 C OAT) sea level day or at Olympic temperature, will be reached first. high altitude, the air is considerably less
Games For example, assume a TPE331-10 is
operating at 100% RPM, and the power lever dense and advancing the power level to the thermodynamic temperature limit has been advanced to the maximum turbine produces 700 SHP. Any attempt to produce Honeywell will be on-site inlet temperature or thermodynamic limit: the rated thermodynamic horsepower at the 2008 Olympics in would result in: 1) exceeding the engine Beijing, China to support On a standard sea level day, the temperature limit and 2) potential damage operator needs. With a engine will reach the thermodynamic to the turbine section. large number of operators shaft horsepower (1000 SHP), and the expected to attend the In conclusion, on a cold day at lower temperature limits (1100 C TIT) are reached Olympic games, Honeywell altitudes, the engine is expected to be simultaneously. will have a staff of Field torque limited. As altitude or ambient On a cold (-29 C OAT) sea level day temperature increases, the engine becomes Service Engineers and with more cold or dense air, advancing temperature limited. Customer and Product the power level to the thermodynamic Support personnel available to address any potential issues that operators may encounter. As part of the services and support at the Olympics, Honeywell will have mechanical and avionics spares available on-site. Operators can also expect additional J U N E 2 0 0 8 N E W S A N D I N F O R M A T I O N
Customer and Product New Embraer Aircraft Engines Nearly Complete
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