ADVANCEMENT OF SMALL GAS TURBINE ENGINE ACCESSORY TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

The basic requirements for controls and accessories for gas generators in the 2-to-5 pound per second airflow range are established. These requirements are then investigated in terms of current and projected state-of- the-art relative to the various controls and accessories information supplied by qualified manufacturers. Special attention is given to the application of fluidic control techniques to small gas turbine engines. The report contains conclusions and recommendations relative to obtaining an advanced generation of controls and accessories for small engines. Particular attention is given to improved packaging of the controls and accessories with emphasis on decreasing weight and volume and improvement in maintainability. Engine starting is investigated in detail and it is concluded that a hand charged hydraulic accumulator/hydraulic motor-pump arrangement best meets the requirements of minimum weight, self-sufficiency and austere site operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0652896

Entities

People

  • Harry L. Richardson
  • Rocco M. Tommasini

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Climate Change
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Control Systems
  • Dynamic Response
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Fluid Control
  • Gas Turbines
  • Heat Transfer
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Measurement
  • Transducers
  • Turbines
  • Turbojet Engines
  • Turboshaft Engines

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  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
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