Fan design and operation for ultra low noise

In this thesis, a new approach to the selection of key fan design parameters is presented and a methodology to optimise engine operation for minimum take-off noise is developed. These techniques are applied to the detailed design of a fan system for the Cambridge-MIT Silent Aircraft Initiative engin...

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Main Author: Crichton, D.
Published: University of Cambridge 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.598145