AGT 100 AUTOMOTIVE GAS TURBINE

Using high-efficiency aerodynamic components and the high cycle temperature allowed by ceramic hot-section components, the AGT 100 is designed for a composite fuel economy of 42.5 mpg (18.1 km/L) in a 1985 Pontiac Phoenix. The material content of an engine is a vital concern in automotive production from a cost and strategic material viewpoint. In addition to high-temperature qualities, ceramics have the added features of light weight and no strategic material content. Tests are run on the engine and ceramic components. Instrumentation and test procedures are described.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Johnson, R A
• Publication Date: 1984-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 36-43
• Serial:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Volume: 106
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • ISSN: 0025-6501

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Applications; Automobile industry; Ceramic materials; Fuel consumption; Gas turbines; High temperature; Testing; Turbine engines; Vehicle power plants
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile engines; Automotive applications
• Subject Areas: Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Research; Vehicles and Equipment; I35: Miscellaneous Materials; I91: Vehicle Design and Safety;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00388816
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1984 12:00AM