ADVANCEMENT OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE TURBINE TECHNOLOGY FOR SMALL GAS TURBINE ENGINES FLUID-COOLED AXIAL FLOW TURBINE
Abstract
The report presents the results of an investigation directed toward the design and demonstration of a fluid-cooled turbine for an advanced small gas turbine. The primary objective was to advance and demonstrate high turbine inlet temperature technology for small gas turbine engines to the level that would provide a potential for doubling the specific horsepower relative to current small aircraft propulsion engines. While all major goals were met, providing the fluid-cooled turbine concept using a thermosiphon system to be valid, difficulty was encountered while attempting to provide 213 horsepower per pound of air for a free turbine.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0686312
Entities
People
- Arthur J. Tabbey
- Ronald M. Gabel