EFFECTIVENESS OF AN INERTIAL AIR CLEANER IN EXTENDING GAS TURBINE LIFE IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT.
Abstract
Two 60 kw gas turbine driven generator sets were operated simultaneously at rated load in a controlled dusty environment. One of the units was protected with an inertial type air cleaner; the other was unprotected. The objective of the test was to provide a basis for determining the level of air inlet protection required for small general purpose military gas turbine engines. The investigation demonstrated that useful life of a gas turbine can be significantly extended with the application of a commercially available inertial type air cleaner and that turbine parts can be severely damaged by small concentrations of dust particles less than 10 - 20 microns in size. It also appears possible that some life improvement can be achieved through materials selection for certain components. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0668258
Entities
People
- Gary E. Thomas
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute