Estimation of turboprop engine parameters for various fuels

The analysis of work parameters of a turboprop engine fuelled by various fuels was done in the article. The turboprop engine model was presented in the beginning. The main feature of this model is description of the flow in the engine as semi-perfect gas model. By this way, the change of fumes chemical composition influence the gas properties as heat constant and isentropic index are determined. Next energy balance of a compressor and turbine was analysed and turbine pressure drop was evaluated. Finally, engine output power was determined. It was done for selected fuels, which could be applied in the aero engines. The results of analyse were presented in the tables and charts and discussed. Summary of the test results with the results for contemporary applied fuel allows drawing the conclusions about the turboprop engine performance change by various fuel application. Main of them refers to the point that higher combustion heat value of fuel and higher heat constant of fumes cause better engine work conditions By this way the hydrogen seems to be perspective fuel of future, because its combustion heat value is three times JET A-1 and by this way it is possible the engine fuel consumption will be lower.