GAS TURBINE POWER FOR LARGE HOVERCRAFT
The choice of a power unit for large hovercraft is dictated by many of the factors which affect aircraft, but also some of the considerations applicable to ships. Power to weight ratio is an important factor; overall size is equally important but perhaps the overriding consideration is that most hovercraft operations are over sea ways and likely to be in economic competition with ships. This paper reviews the history and highlights the problems associated with the use of gas turbined-powered hovercraft. In particular, the author discusses the effect of salt water spray and the measures taken to control it. Particular reference is made to the endeavors on the part of the craft designers to provide a filtration system to cope with the salt laden atmosphere and the problems presented to the engine designer necessitating the use of different materials with greater corrosion resistance.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Gas Turbines-Status and Prospects, Symposium, London, England, February 4-5, 1976.
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Corporate Authors:
Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited
P.O. Box 24, Northgate Avenue
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP32 6BW, England -
Authors:
- Yerbury, P A
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- Publication Date: 1976
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 117-124
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Air cushion vehicles; Corrosion; Economic efficiency; Electric power plants; Gas turbines; Marine transit; Performance; Propulsion
- Uncontrolled Terms: Corrosive environments
- Old TRIS Terms: Hovercraft propulsion; Power plant efficiency
- Subject Areas: Economics; Marine Transportation; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00149750
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Report/Paper Numbers: Pap C13/76
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Apr 13 1978 12:00AM