THE ST6 GAS TURBINE IN TRAINS. OPERATING EXPERIENCE

This paper outlines the operating experience of the ST6 gas turbine installed in trains. Some of the problems encountered and the solutions used are discussed. The duty is compared to other more widely known duties. Some thoughts are offered for future applications of gas turbines to rail vehicles.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was contributed by the Gas Turbine Division of ASME for presentation at the Gas Turbine Conference & Products Show, Houston, Texas, March 2-6, 1975.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  Two Park Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10016-5990
• Authors:
  • Coffin, W M
• Publication Date: 1974-12-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 9 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Gas turbines; High speed rail; Multiple unit trains; Railroad cars; Turbotrains
• Old TRIS Terms: Turbo-electric rail car
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00083053
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: 75-GT-91
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 8 1975 12:00AM