Engine pressure ratio explained

The engine pressure ratio (EPR) is the total pressure ratio across a jet engine, measured as the ratio of the total pressure at the exit of the propelling nozzle divided by the total pressure at the entry to the compressor.^[1]

Jet engines use either EPR or compressor/fan RPM as an indicator of thrust.^[2] When EPR is used, the pressures are measured in front of the compressor and behind the turbine.

Integrated engine pressure ratio

The integrated engine pressure ratio (IEPR) is a ratio used on some turbofans to include fan discharge total pressure and compressor inlet total pressure. If compressor inlet pressure is P0 and fan discharge total pressure is P1, then the integrated engine pressure ratio will be P1 /P0.^[3]

The IEPR is an engine indicator system unique to the Rolls-Royce RB211.

See also

• Jet engine performance
• Turbofan

References

• The Boeing Company Engine thrust control system US Patent 4248042 Includes Boeing's discussion on EPR or IEPR being a better indicator of thrust.

External links

• Pressure Variation EPR - NASA Animation

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pressure variation - EPR . January 2, 2015 . Glenn Research Center (NASA).
2. Web site: Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) . code7700.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141004201047/http://code7700.com/epr.html . 2014-10-04.
3. Web site: integrated engine pressure ratio . aviation_dictionary.en-academic.com . 2023-06-07.