MERDC (Mobility Equipment Research and Development Center) 30 and 60 KW Generator Set Study.

Abstract

The purpose of the program was to identify the critical characteristics of a gas turbine powered generator set of 30- and 60-kw electrical outputs. The primary conclusions of the program are: The generator set sfc requirement of 1.7 lb/kw-hr for the 30 kw unit and 1.2 lb/kw-hr for the 60 kw unit can be achieved without having a complicated engine cycle. The recommended engines for both the 30- and 60-kw units have a single-stage centrifugal compressor, a single-can burner and a single-stage radial-inflow turbine mounted on two bearings and featuring an overhung design. The gearbox has a planetary gear drive. The single-frequency generator configuration is recommended over the multifrequency generator configuration based primarily on cost, weight and performance considerations. (Author) Portions of the document are not fully legible.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0762200

Entities

People

  • Gerald J. Amarel
  • Roger J. Derudder

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Centrifugal Compressors
  • Compressors
  • Electric Generators
  • Energy Systems
  • Engines
  • Frequency
  • Gas Turbines
  • Gears
  • Generators
  • Hydraulic Equipment
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Mobility
  • Planetary Gears
  • Pneumatic Equipment
  • Turbines

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design