Utveckling av 3D-printad funktionsmodell av flygmotor

Abstract

In today’s society the environment has gained much attention, causing more and stricter regulations to be set regularly regarding aircrafts and their fuels. Emissions need to be minimized while transports need to get longer and faster. That is why this area is under continuous development, requiring updated information and educational tools that can aid visualizing modern and future concepts. Physical models are required to visualise the developments made, which has therefore been one of the main goals of this project to produce. A literary study has been made to collect information regarding common commersial aircrafts and fuels, as well as the most popular concepts for the near future. These concepts have then been compared and their advantages and disadvantages explored. A physical model has been created based on the information to show differences and similarities, as well as the function of different configurations of turbofan engines. This model specifically show differences regarding bypass and gears, among other things