VARIABLE GEOMETRY COMPRESSORS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF GAS TURBINE PART LOAD PERFORMANCE

The proposed variable geometry compressor cycle is designed around part load conditions, with maximum power being obtained by opening the guide vanes and increasing the rotational speed of the compressor. Although its performance is not competitive with current engines utilizing variable geometry turbines or Power Transfer, the variable geometry compressor does seem to offer increased potential as the trend towards higher turbine inlet temperatures continues. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Shulhan, G M
  • Saravanamuttoo, HIH
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Media Info

• Pagination: 9 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Compressors; Gas turbines; Geometry; Loads; Performance; Turbine engines
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00145274
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 760283
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1977 12:00AM