A Methodology for Capturing the Impacts of Bleed Flow Extraction on Compressor Performance and Operability in Engine Conceptual Design

DEDICATION I would like to dedicate this thesis and all of the work herein to my family, my soon to be bride, Jessica, my two loving sisters, Ashley and Amy, and my incredible parents, Robert and Katherine, who have provided me with consistent encouragement and unconditional support throughout the duration of this endeavor. who selflessly provided for me in care, fellowship, support, guidance, friendship, and above all else, love. Love like this can only come from one place, which leads me to my most important dedication of all. It brings me the greatest joy to dedicate, and fully credit this work to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. " Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men…it is the Lord Christ whom you serve " – Colossians 3:23 Through his blessings alone, I was able to attend this institution, and through his blessings alone I was able to produce this work. " But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. " – Romans 8:37-39 iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank Dr. Dimitri Mavris for his guidance and support as my committee chairman throughout the course of this work. His provision for this experience, from believing in me enough to bring me into the ASDL, to encouraging me to complete this research, has been a wonderful blessing in my life. serving on my committee, and for their continued encouragement and technical support throughout the completion of this endeavor. I would like to thank my friends at the ASDL, especially Andrew Miller for his technical advice and fellowship in this work. Finally, I would like to thank my many mentors from my undergraduate work until now, who have inspired my research interests and who stand as role models for my technical work. These include, amongst others, Dr.