CERAMIC GAS TURBINES FOR IMPROVED SPECIFIC FUEL CONSUMPTION

The use of ceramics in gas turbines allows significantly higher inlet temperatures (2500 deg F) without the necessity of complex cooling designs. A review is presented of the present status of two turbines presently under the Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency sponsorship. The properties, costs, and required design considerations for ceramics are highlighted. Anticipated performance benefits are cited for both small and large turbines. (Authors)

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  American Society of Naval Engineers

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• Authors:
  • van Reuth, E C
  • McLean, A F
  • Bratton, R J
• Publication Date: 1975-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 109-119
• Serial:
  • Naval Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 87
  • Issue Number: 2
  • ISSN: 0028-1425

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Ceramic coatings; Ceramic materials; Constraints; Design; Engine materials; Equipment blades; Gas turbines; Materials selection; Turbines
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design constraints
• Old TRIS Terms: Materials evaluation
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00099973
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM