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Analysis of Compressor Surge in a Military Turbojet Engine: A Case Study

  • R. K. Mishra EMAIL logo , R. Raghavendra Bhat and Sunil Chandel
Published/Copyright: October 20, 2015
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Abstract

A case of compressor surge with bang noise during takeoff roll is investigated and presented in this paper. Fatigue failure of compressor rotor blades during takeoff is found to disturb the aerodynamics of compressor flow causing the surge. Based on evidences, failure of rotor blades and compressor surge due to over-speed and foreign object debris is ruled out. The paper presents the methodology adopted for the investigation and also suggests remedial measures necessary to prevent such incidents.

PACS: 81.40.Np

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Received: 2015-9-8
Accepted: 2015-10-12
Published Online: 2015-10-20
Published in Print: 2017-4-1

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