The Marine Gas Turbine--The UK Provides a Case Study in Technological Development

Abstract

This report provides a review of the history of marine gas turbines (MGTs) as propulsors for the Royal Navy, and some of the technological extensions that now appear to be especially promising. Beginning with the Gatric engine in 1943, successive engines are described which, in 1967, provided the confidence necessary for the UK to opt for total MGT propulsion in future naval surface craft. The developments from 1967 onward are briefly summarized, and the current state-of-the-technology is described. Special attention is given to gas generators and their associated ducting systems for use aboard ship.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 25, 1977
Accession Number
ADA037686

Entities

People

  • Robert H. Nunn

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Industry
  • Boundary Layer
  • Combustion
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineers
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Gas Turbines
  • Materials
  • Naval Vessels
  • Navy
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rotor Blades (Turbomachinery)
  • Steam Turbines
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Turbines
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design