View Full Version : Fuel Burn: Max power vs. Reduced Power
chamonixskier
26th Apr 2006, 23:14
Could someone please explain the reasoning behind the fuel burn differences from using max power takeoff/climb thrust to using a reduced power takeoff/climb thrust. I understand that the max power uses less fuel but I cannot find a reference for an explanation. I know this has been explained before in the past on here but I have spents hours searching on Google and the archives on pprune but have yet to find a good explanation, thanks a bunch!
The higher the pressure and temperature inside a turbojet engine, the more efficient it gets. You get higher temps and pressures by pushing the throttle forward more.
Cheers
Wino
My understanding is that simply getting to efficient cruising altitudes quicker - by using full clb thr, saves the fuel.
Reduced T/O and Clb thrusts are for engine costs/life not fuel economy.
XPMorten
27th Apr 2006, 08:23
Zurg is correct. Here is an example from Airbus;
Cheers,
M
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