Component and procedural improvements for the T-62T-40-7 gas turbine in the LCAC fleet

Journal Article · Sun Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1996 · Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2816598· OSTI ID:244709

Ehrhardt, J P ^[1]; Spring, S K ^[2]

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1. Naval Sea System Command, Washington, DC (United States). Amphibious Warfare Program
2. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia, PA (United States). Carderock Div.

The Sundstrand Power Systems T-62T-40-7 Gas Turbine Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) was adapted from an aircraft-borne APU to a marine application on the US Navy`s Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC). Although the LCAC APU experienced less operating time than its aircraft version, the environmental conditions that exist cause unusual wear and component failures. Component and procedural improvements have been developed to extend the reliability of the T-62T-40-7 on board the LCAC.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 244709
• Report Number(s): CONF-940626--
• Journal Information: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Journal Name: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 118; ISSN JETPEZ; ISSN 0742-4795
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
FAILURES
GAS TURBINE ENGINES
RELIABILITY
SERVICE LIFE
SHIPS
WEAR