The outer diameter in the context of an annular combustion chamber in aircraft design refers to the external diameter of the chamber, which is the distance across the outer wall of the chamber, measured from one side to the opposite side, passing through its center. The outer diameter is a critical parameter that defines the chamber’s size and geometry and influences combustion efficiency, heat transfer, and engine performance.
The formula for calculating the outer diameter of an annular combustion chamber is not typically expressed as a standalone formula because it’s typically a known design parameter. However, if you need to calculate it based on other known parameters, you would use the following equation:
- Outer Diameter is the external diameter of the annular combustion chamber, typically measured in meters (m) or feet (ft).
- Inner Diameter is the internal diameter of the annular combustion chamber, typically measured in meters (m) or feet (ft).
- Wall Thickness is the thickness of the chamber’s walls, typically measured in meters (m) or feet (ft).