GAS TURBINE AND JET ENGINE FUELS
Abstract
The effects of sulfur in jet fuels on the durability of engine 'hot section' components were studied. Fuel sulfur content was determined in relation to the loss of metal from Udimet 500, Waspalloy, Stellite 25, Hastelloy R-235, Rene 41 and Inconel X simulated turbine inlet guide vanes in the two-inch high pressure research combustor under conditions producing approximately 2000F exhaust gas. Extended duration metal durability testing was conducted with the atmospheric pressure Phillips Microburner using Udimet 500, Waspalloy, Stellite 25 and Rene 41 simulated guide vanes. The tensile strengths were measured of the above superalloys before exposure in the 2-inch combustor for later comparison with tensile values after exposure to sulfurous exhaust gases. None of the alloys tested were detrimentally affected by 1% fuel sulfur at 2000F over a six-hour test duration. Additional test time is necessary to establish a trend for sulfur effects on the durability of the superalloys.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 24, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0284341
Entities
People
- William L. Streets