| Thermodynamics of Water-Injected Jet Engines |
Abstract:
Imagine increasing the thrust of a
jet engine by...injecting water! That's exactly what engineers did when
designing J-57 jet engine. This engine was used for over 35 years in US
Air Force KC-135 and B-52 aircraft. A presentation
combining science, engineering, and history describes how water-injection
works, including advantages and limitations of this design.
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Speaker Bio:
Matt Morgan received his BS in Chemistry from the US Air
Force Academy in 1985, an MS in Chemistry from the University of Oklahoma in
1993, and a PhD from Montana State in 1997. In the years between
receiving his undergraduate degree and returning to grad school, Matt flew KC-135
air refueling aircraft for the USAF's Strategic Air Command (SAC).
Highlights of his flying experience include the Cold War, Operation Desert
Shield, and Operation Desert Storm, where he flew 28 combat support
sorties. After leaving SAC, Matt taught chemistry at the Air Force
Academy, attaining the academic rank of Professor of Chemistry. Matt
retired from the Air Force in 2007 and now teaches chemistry at Hamline
University.
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Tuesday, April 12
Location: Hamline University, St. Paul
Room: Sorin A/B (The Sorin Building is on Englewood
Ave. east of North Snelling Ave.
Executive Committee 5:00PM
Dinner: 6:00PM
Menu : Italian Buffet
Meal charge: $15 advance before April 8, $17 on-site, $10 student advance
Speaker: 7:00 PM (No charge for speaker attendance)
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