A Polytropic Technique for Gas Turbine Performance Prediction and Evaluation

Wood, Homer J.

doi:10.4271/660161

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“…Simple-cycle engine efficiency (and specific power output) can be described conveniently by the use of only three parameters, i.e., pressure ratio, turbine inlet temperature, and flow path efficiency, where the latter represents both component efficiencies and pressure losses and is a measure of the aerodynamic sophistication of the engine (14). Fig.…”

Section: Fuel Consumptionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Potential of the Gas-Turbine Vehicle in Alleviating Air Pollution

Wright¹

1970

ASME 1970 Winter Annual Meeting: GT Papers

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The author examines the potential of the gas turbine in alleviating air pollution as a replacement for presently used vehicular reciprocating engines. Automobiles receive particular emphasis because of the magnitude of their contribution to the problem. Emissions of gas-turbine engines are compared with those of gasoline reciprocating engines, and other important characteristics relevant to the problem (such as engine power output, reliability, transmissions, vehicle performance, fuel consumption, and manufacturing cost) are discussed. It is concluded that widespread adoption of vehicular gas-turbine engines can — provided these engines can be produced and operated at costs competitive with those of future reciprocating engines — can virtually eliminate automotive air pollution as a source of serious environmental concern.

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Section: Fuel Consumptionmentioning

confidence: 99%