MARINE GAS TURBINE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

Although rig testing is widely used in advanced research, testing of complete marine gas turbine engines (under controlled environmental conditions) is the economical method for determining specific suitability and weak areas. The damaging effects of salt water introduced by working fluids combined with long periods of high power operation predominate in the marine field. Naval gas turbines also endure frequent starts and thermal cycling. Although the hot section (high temperature nozzles, turbine blades and combustors) is most vulnerable and justifiably the focus of testing attention, deterioration of moderate temperature parts (power turbine, compressor, casing, support structure) must be alertly evaluated. The test agenda is designed to explore the engine's ability to meet expected service commitments. Inspections -- visual, dimensional, photo-graphic, chemical and metallurgical -- provide facts need for engine evaluation and improvement. The importance of diagnostic testing is defined, discussed and illustrated.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Prepared for presentation at the NAVAIR/NAVSEC Seminar, held 24-26 July 1974, at Castine, Maine.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Naval Engineers

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  Washington, DC  United States  20005
• Authors:
  • Weinert, E P
  • Rogus, B J
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 51-61
• Serial:
  • Naval Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 88
  • Issue Number: 6
  • ISSN: 0028-1425

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric power plants; Equipment tests; Gas turbines; Testing
• Old TRIS Terms: Power plant testing
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00147555
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Naval Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1977 12:00AM