Wave Rotor Demonstrator Engine Assessment

Wave Rotor Demonstrator Engine Assessment
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2018-07-17
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ISBN: 9781722868215

The objective of the program was to determine a wave rotor demonstrator engine concept using the Allison 250 series engine. The results of the NASA LERC wave rotor effort were used as a basis for the wave rotor design. A wave rotor topped gas turbine engine was identified which incorporates five basic requirements of a successful demonstrator engine. Predicted performance maps of the wave rotor cycle were used along with maps of existing gas turbine hardware in a design point study. The effects of wave rotor topping on the engine cycle and the subsequent need to rematch compressor and turbine sections in the topped engine were addressed. Comparison of performance of the resulting engine is made on the basis of wave rotor topped engine versus an appropriate baseline engine using common shaft compressor hardware. The topped engine design clearly demonstrates an impressive improvement in shaft horsepower (+11.4%) and SFC (-22%). Off design part power engine performance for the wave rotor topped engine was similarly improved including that at engine idle conditions. Operation of the engine at off design was closely examined with wave rotor operation at less than design burner outlet temperatures and rotor speeds. Challenges identified in the development of a demonstrator engine are discussed. A preliminary design was made of the demonstrator engine including wave rotor to engine transition ducts. Program cost and schedule for a wave rotor demonstrator engine fabrication and test program were developed. Snyder, Philip H. Glenn Research Center...

Fabrication and Test of a Fluidic Fuel-Control and Bleed-Air-Load-Control System for Gas Turbine Engines

Fabrication and Test of a Fluidic Fuel-Control and Bleed-Air-Load-Control System for Gas Turbine Engines
Author: T. S. Thurston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 41
Release: 1977
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This program has produced a production fluidic fuel-control and bleed-air-load-control system which consists of a fuel control, a load valve, and a temperature sensor. Three sets of hardware were produced for use in a follow-on program. This hardware will be subjected to acceptance tests on the AiResearch Model GTCP85-180 gas turbine engine. The production system improved the steady-state performance over that demonstrated on the prototype control produced under the previous program. The fluidic circuits were designed to perform within specification limits when operated at altitude as well as high and low temperature conditions. Designs and drawings were modified wherever necessary to facilitate production. The system underwent engine and fuel bench testing to confirm design improvement and performance. As part of this testing, a 50-hour endurance bench test of the fuel control was performed. This test, as well as the engine tests conducted, identified minor problems with the fuel metering valve and the speed sensor which were easily corrected. The appropriate design changes were incorporated into the production configuration. The production fluidic fuel-control and bleed-air-load-control system performed satisfactorily, meeting the program and engine requirements and is therefore recommended for follow-on program testing. (Author).

Wave-Rotor-Enhanced Gas Turbine Engine Demonstrator

Wave-Rotor-Enhanced Gas Turbine Engine Demonstrator
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 18
Release: 1999
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The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, NASA Glenn Research Center, and Rolls-Royce Allison are working collaboratively to demonstrate the benefits and viability of a wave-rotor-topped gas turbine engine. The self-cooled wave rotor is predicted to increase the engine overall pressure ratio and peak temperature by 300% and 25 to 30%, respectively, providing substantial improvements in engine efficiency and specific power. Such performance improvements would significantly reduce engine emissions and the fuel logistics trails of armed forces. Progress towards a planned demonstration of a wave-rotor-topped Rolls-Royce Allison model 250 engine has included completion of the preliminary design and layout of the engine, the aerodynamic design of the wave rotor component and prediction of its aerodynamic performance characteristics in on- and off-design operation and during transients, and the aerodynamic design of transition ducts between the wave rotor and the high pressure turbine. The topping cycle increases the burner entry temperature and poses a design challenge to be met in the development of the demonstrator engine.

DESIGN, FABRICATION, AND TESTING OF AN ADVANCED, NON-POLLUTING TURBINE DRIVE GAS GENERATOR.

DESIGN, FABRICATION, AND TESTING OF AN ADVANCED, NON-POLLUTING TURBINE DRIVE GAS GENERATOR.
Author:
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Total Pages: 10
Release: 2001
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The objectives of this report period were to continue the development of the Gas Generator design, to complete the hardware and ancillary hardware fabrication, and commence the Test Preparations for the testing of the non-polluting unique power turbine drive gas generator. Focus during this report period has been on testing the Gas Generator. Because of unacceptable delays encountered in a previously competitively selected test site, CES initiated a re-competition of our testing program and selected an alternate test site. Following that selection, CES used all available resources to make preparations for testing the 10 Mw Gas Generator at the new testing site facilities of NTS at Saugus, CA. A substantial portion of this report period was devoted to Testing Preparations, i.e. test facility development, cold- flow testing, calibration testing, performing igniter ignition testing, and then commencement of the completely assembled Gas Generator Assembly Testing, in process at this writing.

Structural Design and Construction Considerations for Enclosed Turbofan/Turbojet Engine Test Cells

Structural Design and Construction Considerations for Enclosed Turbofan/Turbojet Engine Test Cells
Author: EG-1E Gas Turbine Test Facilities and Equipment
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
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This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is written for individuals associated with the ground-level testing of large and small gas turbine engines and particularly for those who might be interested in constructing new or adding to existing engine test cell facilities. Update for code references or removal of dates as applicable to publishing standards. Addition of new design considerations and engine thrust class.

Energy

Energy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1983
Genre: Fuel
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Brittle Materials Design, High Temperature Gas Turbine

Brittle Materials Design, High Temperature Gas Turbine
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 136
Release: 1977
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The demonstration of uncooled brittle materials in structural applications at 2500 F is the objective of the 'Brittle Materials Design, High Temperature Gas Turbine' program. Ford Motor Company, the contractor, is utilizing a small vehicular gas turbine comprising an entire ceramic hot flow path including the highly stressed turbine rotors. Westinghouse, the subcontractor, originally planned to evaluate ceramic first stage stator vanes in an actual 30MW test turbine engine; however, this objective was revised to demonstrate ceramic stator vanes in a static test rig. Both companies had in-house research programs in this area prior to this contract. In the stationary gas turbine project, the test of ceramic stator vanes in a static rig for 100 cycles up to temperatures of 2500 F has been completed. This accomplishment meets the revised objectives for the stationary turbine project and, therefore, this project was completed. Fabrication of duo-density silicon nitride turbine rotors continued during this reporting period. The injection molding of duo-density rotor blade rings has been improved by the addition of a solid state automatic control system which was installed on the injection molding machine. Fabrication of turbine inlet nose cones and stators was resumed on a limited basis. In order to select the best method of processing Si3N4 powder, the optimum Mg0 content and the best hot pressure parameters consistent with the hub forming portion of the duo-density rotor process, a parametric processing study was conducted. A technique was developed which allows the furnace to control the nitriding dependent upon the nitrogen gas consumption rate, resulting in improved material structure.