Miscellaneous
What is the name of the rotational program Sylwia, Ryan, Ian, Tyler, and Katie are apart of?
Manufacturing Engineering Development Program (MED)
In what year was Pratt & Whitney founded?
1925
Which module experiences the most heat from the combustor?
High Pressure Turbine (HPT)
How do we ensure consistency in the Manufacturing Environment?
Standard Work, Work Instructions
What does GTF Stand For?
Geared Turbofan Engine
What is the name of the football field on campus and who plays there?
Rentschler Field
UConn Huskies
Which Engine is used on the F-35 Lightning II?
F135
What module is the Fan connected to (by the FDGS)
Low Pressure Compressor (LPC)
What two types of airfoils are in the Turbine? Which rotate and which are static?
Blades rotate, Vanes are static
Which Pratt & Whitney engine powers the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor?
F-119
Other than Pratt & Whitney, what is the other aerospace company under the UTC umbrella?
Collins Aerospace (formally UTAS)
Which PW4000 Fan Size (in inches) is used on the KC-46 Tanker?
(Hint: This Engine is in the CTC!)
94"
What is the gear ratio of the FDGS (Fan Drive Gear System)
3:1
What is the smallest increment (in inches) that can be measure with a Caliper?
One Thousandth of an Inch (0.001")
Name two airplane models where the GTF Engine is used
Airbus A320neo, Bombardier C-Series (Now Airbus A220), Mitsubishi MRJ, Embraer E-Jets E2, Irkut MC-21
What's the bypass ratio of the NEO Engine?
12:1
What percentage of thrust is generated by bypass air (from the Fan)
>90%
What is a bottleneck?
Inefficiency/disruption in a process
Why is there more hardware on the Fan Case on older engines (such as the V2500) that is not present on the GTF?
Higher Bypass Engine requires bigger fan case. More externals installed on core.
Approximately how many employees work at Pratt & Whitney?
40,000
What are the three major benefits of the GTF Engine? (Fuel Efficiency, Noise, Emissions)
16% Fuel Efficiency, 75% Noise Reduction, 50% less Emissions
Who are the two partners that work with Pratt on the GTF Engine?
MTU and JAEC
What is a QN (acronym and definition)?
Quality Notification, a part made with a nonconforming feature
What are the 4 processes to produce power in a Jet Engine?
Intake, Compression, Combustion, Exhaust