Glossary Engines & Propulsion

Rasio Bypass (BPR: Bypass Ratio)

Definition

Rasio massa udara yang mengalir di sekitar inti mesin terhadap udara yang mengalir melalui inti, indikator utama efisiensi bahan bakar.

Apa Itu Bypass Ratio?

Bypass Ratio (BPR) is the ratio of the mass airflow bypassing the engine core to the mass airflow passing through the core in a Turbofan Engine. A BPR of 10:1 means ten kilograms of air flow around the core for every one kilogram that passes through it. Higher bypass ratios generally translate to greater fuel efficiency and lower noise.

Cara Kerja

The fan at the front of a turbofan accelerates both bypass and core airstreams. The bypass air, expelled at moderate velocity through the fan duct, provides the bulk of thrust efficiently. The core air undergoes combustion and exits at very high velocity, contributing the remainder. The efficiency gain comes from the physics of momentum:

  • Low BPR (1–3:1): High exhaust velocity, high noise, lower efficiency. Typical of older jets and military aircraft.
  • Medium BPR (4–7:1): CFM56 family, older 737s and A320s. Good efficiency balance.
  • High BPR (8–13:1): LEAP, GE9X, Trent XWB. Maximum commercial efficiency and minimum noise.

Spesifikasi Kinerja

  • CFM56-7B (737 NG): BPR ~5.1:1
  • CFM LEAP-1B (737 MAX): BPR ~9:1 — 15% fuel saving vs CFM56
  • PW1100G (A320neo): BPR ~12:1 — geared turbofan architecture
  • GE9X (777X): BPR ~10:1 with 134-inch fan diameter
  • GE90-115B (777-300ER): BPR ~8.7:1, previously world's most powerful engine

Contoh Pesawat

  • Airbus A220: Pratt & Whitney PW1500G, BPR ~12:1 — quiet regional operations
  • Boeing 787 Dreamliner: GEnx-1B, BPR ~9.6:1, or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000, BPR ~10:1
  • Concorde (retired): Olympus 593 turbojet, BPR 0:1 — pure core thrust for supersonic flight

BPR directly affects Specific Fuel Consumption (SFC). Higher BPR reduces SFC, extending aircraft range. Engine Fan Blades grow larger as BPR increases, requiring wider Nacelles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rasio Bypass (BPR)?
Rasio massa udara yang mengalir di sekitar inti mesin terhadap udara yang mengalir melalui inti, indikator utama efisiensi bahan bakar.
What does BPR stand for?
BPR stands for Rasio Bypass (BPR). Rasio massa udara yang mengalir di sekitar inti mesin terhadap udara yang mengalir melalui inti, indikator utama efisiensi bahan bakar.
Why is Rasio Bypass (BPR) important in aviation?
Apa Itu Bypass Ratio? Bypass Ratio (BPR) is the ratio of the mass airflow bypassing the engine core to the mass airflow passing through the core in a Turbofan Engine .
What are examples of Rasio Bypass (BPR)?
Common examples of Rasio Bypass (BPR) include: CFM LEAP-1B BPR ~9:1 on Boeing 737 MAX, PW1100G BPR ~12:1 on Airbus A320neo, GE9X BPR ~10:1 on Boeing 777X.
How does Rasio Bypass (BPR) relate to other aviation concepts?
Rasio Bypass (BPR) is closely related to Bilah Kipas and Konsumsi Bahan Bakar Spesifik, among other key aviation concepts.

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