Abstract: Inertial particle separators (IPS) are air-cleaning devices integrated with air intakes or engine inlets to remove potentially harmful particles through the action of centrifuging. Their geometry is defined by a mean gas ...

Abstract: Engine durability tests are used by manufacturers to demonstrate engine life and minimum performance when subjected to doses of test dusts, often Arizona Road Dust. Grain size distributions are chosen to replicate what ...

Abstract: The ingestion of airborne particulate into aircraft engines is an undesirable consequence of their operation, particularly in and out of arid locations that leads to reduced time between overhaul. Predicting the maintenance ...