Abstract:
A debris monitor sensor system according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first passage disposed substantially linearly along a flow path, the first passage includes a sensor passage section. A second passage splits from the first passage and is offset from the flow path. An oil debris monitor is in communication with the sensor passage section.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine assembly includes, among other things, a clutch configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to rotation of a gas turbine engine fan at a speed greater than a threshold speed. Whether the clutch is in the first position or the second position, the clutch permits rotation of the gas turbine engine fan in a first direction. When the clutch is in the first position, the clutch limits rotation of the gas turbine engine fan only in an opposite, second direction. The clutch is disposed within a compartment that is accessible and removable via removal of an aft engine cover structure. The clutch is removable on-wing.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine comprises a fan drive turbine for driving a gear reduction, which drives a fan rotor. A lubrication system supplies oil to the gear reduction. An oil tank is relatively small. The lubrication system operates to allow oil to remain in the oil tank for a dwell time of less than or equal to five seconds. A method of designing a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A disclosed lubrication system for a turbofan engine includes a pump for driving lubricant through a lubrication circuit, at least one sensor generating a signal indicative of an engine operating condition and at least one valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit. A controller controls operation of the valve to vary the flow of lubricant based on the engine operating condition to maintain lubricant flow within predefined operating limits.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine has a fan, first and second compressor stages, first and second turbine stages. The first turbine stage drives the second compressor stage as a high spool. The second turbine stage drives the first compressor stage as part of a low spool. A gear train drives the fan with the low spool, such that the fan and first compressor stage rotate in the same direction. The high spool operates at higher pressures than the low spool. A lubrication system is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A journal support pin to support intermediate gears for use in gas turbine engine comprises a titanium body, and an outer surface outside of the titanium body having a surface hardness that is harder than the body. A gas turbine engine and a method of forming a journal support pin to support intermediate gears for use in gas turbine engine are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method of assembling an epicyclic gear train includes the steps of providing a unitary carrier having a central axis that includes spaced apart walls and circumferentially spaced apart apertures provided at an outer circumference of the carrier. Gear pockets are provided between the walls and extend to the apertures, and a central opening in at least one of the walls. A plurality of intermediate gears is inserted through the central opening and move the intermediate gears radially outwardly into the gear pockets to extend through the apertures. A sun gear is inserted through the central opening. The plurality of intermediate gears is moved radially inwardly to engage the sun gear. A gear reduction is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A gas turbine engine includes a shaft defining an axis of rotation. An outer turbine rotor directly drives the shaft and includes an outer set of blades. An inner turbine rotor has an inner set of blades interspersed with the outer set of blades. The inner turbine rotor is configured to rotate in an opposite direction about the axis of rotation from the outer turbine rotor. A splitter gear system couples the inner turbine rotor to the shaft and is configured to rotate the inner set of blades at a faster speed than the outer set of blades.
Abstract:
A high-bypass ratio geared turbomachine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure comprises a compressor section of a high-bypass ratio geared turbomachine, the compressor section providing at least a low-pressure compressor and a high-pressure compressor, wherein a rotor of the low-pressure compressor rotates together with a rotor of a fan. In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing high-bypass ratio geared turbomachine embodiments, the rotor of the low pressure compressor and the rotor of the fan may rotate at the same speed and in the same direction. In a further non-limiting embodiment of any of the foregoing high-bypass ratio geared turbomachine embodiments, the high-bypass ratio geared turbomachine may have a fan bypass ratio greater than about 8.
Abstract:
A gear reduction for a gas turbine engine comprises a carrier driven to rotate gears. The gears are supported by journal bearings. The carrier extends through a transfer bearing, which provides oil to passages within the carrier to supply oil to the gears and to the journal bearings. A device limits leakage oil from the transfer bearing to axial ends of the transfer bearing to a controlled amount. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed.