LACV-30 Auxiliary Power Unit Air Filter.

Abstract

This technical report presents Belvoir RD&E Center analysis of and proposed solution to problems (severe clogging, fire hazards, high replacement costs, maintenance requirements) caused by paper air filters on the gas turbine Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) on the LACV-30. The proposed LACV-30 replacement filters have three stages of cleaning: an inertial separator, a mist eliminator pad, and a foreign object damage (FOD) screen. The new filter decreases the need for spare parts and extensive maintenance, extends the life and efficiency of the APU, and increases horsepower by 3%. This report contains the contractor's (Pall Corporation) Technical Proposal and Field Performance Study. Keywords: Air cleaner system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA192237

Entities

People

  • James A. Yescavage
  • Jonathan D. Ives

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Cleaners
  • Air Filters
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Corporations
  • Engineering
  • Engines
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Filters
  • Filtration
  • Fire Hazards
  • Foreign Object Damage
  • Gas Turbines
  • Generators
  • Maintenance
  • Security
  • Separators
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis