Pratt & Whitney completes PurePower advanced core testing
Pratt & Whitney announced at the Farnborough Air Show that it has completed testing on its full-scale PurePower engine core with more than 260 test hours, successfully validating performance and operability goals. Bob Saia, VP, next generation product family, said: "This advanced core contains many key technologies contributing to the lower engine operating cost of the PW1000G engine. Our all new high-pressure compressor jointly developed with our programme partner, MTU Aero Engines, demonstrated performance and operability levels at or above our design goals. Our new low-emissions combustor demonstrated excellent lighting capability and targeted exit temperature profiles that will enable our high-pressure turbine to deliver on our durability targets."
