The NASA Glenn Research Center's DGEN Aero-propulsion Research Turbofan (DART) is based on the Price Induction DGEN380 a small, ~500-lbf thrust class, high-bypass, geared-turbofan engine with a separate flow nozzle. The general characteristics of the DART make it an ideal candidate for utilization as a test bed for engine aeroacoustic research in a relevant performance environment. To provide a baseline acoustic profile for the DART, the system was tested in the NASA Glenn Research Center's Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory. Acoustic measurements from multiple external arrays locations were acquired over the nominal fan operating range of 50-95%. The acoustic data are evaluated and reported in terms of overall, broadband, and tonal components. The existence of interaction tones (a result of the physics of the dual-spool interactions) are noted and presented. The symmetry of the acoustic directivity was measured in preparation for potential testing in other facilities.


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    Title :

    Acoustic Directivity of the DGEN Aero-propulsion Research Turbofan at Multiple Farfield Array Locations


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    Conference:

    AIAA Aviation Forum 2018 ; 2018 ; Atlanta,GA, United States


    Publication date :

    2018-06-26


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English