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Acoustic Test Method for Turbofan Engine Exhaust Systems at Cruise Conditions

Award Information

Agency:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 		Branch:
N/A 		Award ID:
62113 		Program Year/Program:
2004 / SBIR
Agency Tracking Number:
022268 		Solicitation Year:
N/A 		Solicitation Topic Code:
N/A 		Solicitation Number:
N/A
Small Business Information
AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.
358 East Fillmore Avenue St. Paul, MN -
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Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No
 
Phase 2
Fiscal Year: 2004
Title: Acoustic Test Method for Turbofan Engine Exhaust Systems at Cruise Conditions
Agency: NASA
Contract: NNC04CB20C
Award Amount: $250,000.00
 

Abstract:

The exhaust flow from a turbofan engine operating at typical cruise conditions generates noise as turbulent flow interacts with the basic shock cell pattern. This can be a significant source of noise within the aircraft cabin. The proposed innovation is a new method for testing the acoustics of model scale turbofan engine exhaust systems at cruise conditions in a transonic wind tunnel. This would complement the aerodynamic tests now conducted in the wind tunnel. Currently, acoustic data at cruise conditions is only obtained from costly flight tests. Wind tunnel tests are desirable to simulate the proper flight conditions, but acoustic measurements are difficult in this environment. The new method involves three specific areas of innovation: a) phased-array noise measurement methods, b) evaluating potential modifications to an existing wind tunnel, and c) evaluating means for reducing model air supply noise. Phase I demonstrated that each of these problems has been solved. The proposed Phase II research will combine these processes into an efficient measurement procedure. It will lead to a successful commercial service to airframe manufacturers faced with meeting recently enacted legislation governing noise in the aircraft cabin.

Principal Investigator:

Dean Long
Principal Investigator
6512201290
dlong@aerosysengr.com

Business Contact:

Steven R. Hedberg
CFO and Treasurer
6512201222
shedberg@aerosysengr.com
Small Business Information at Submission:

Aero Systems Engineering, Inc.
358 East Fillmore Avenue St. Paul, MN 55107

EIN/Tax ID: 410913117
DUNS: N/A
Number of Employees:
Woman-Owned: No
Minority-Owned: No
HUBZone-Owned: No