Thermomechanical Advances for Small Gas Turbine Engines: Present Capabilities and Future Direction in Gas Generator Designs
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Performance requirements of tomorrow’s gas turbines demand major improvements in specific fuel consumption and thrust to weight ratio. These stringent requirements, in turn, drive the need for higher operating temperatures and lighter weight engines. Such technical improvements impose severe thermal, structural, and metallurgical demands upon turbine components. A broad spectrum of technology programs is underway at Textron Lycoming to address these challenging requirements. This paper outlines the thermal, structural, and materials research needed for achieving the goals of the small gas turbines of tomorrow.
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1989 ◽
Vol 111
(1)
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pp. 156-157
1989 ◽
Vol 111
(1)
◽
pp. 155-155