Compressor weight estimation model development and implementation in COMPRESSOR simulation system

Abstract

 The paper discusses methods of gas turbine engine compressor weight estimation on different stages of compressor design process. A comparative analysis of different methods of compressor weight estimation on early stages of design process is carried out. The mathematical model, being developed in this paper, and implemented in COMPRESSOR simulation system is based on WATE-1 method, developed in NASA. Testing and verification of developed model is conducted by means of AL-55 compressor weight estimation.