Advanced gas turbine (AGT) powertrain system development for automotive applications

Technical Report · Sat Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5042582

Progress in the development of a gas turbine engine to improve fuel economy, reduce gaseous emissions and particulate levels, and compatible with a variety of alternate fuels is reported. The powertrain is designated AGT101 and consists of a regenerated single shaft gas turbine engine, a split differential gearbox and a Ford Automatic Overdrive production transmission. The powertrain is controlled by an electronic digital microprocessor and associated actuators, instrumentation, and sensors. Standard automotive accessories are driven by engine power provided by an accessory pad on the gearbox. Component/subsystem development progress is reported in the following areas: compressor, turbine, combustion system, regenerator, gearbox/transmission, structures, ceramic components, foil gas bearing, bearings and seals, rotor dynamics, and controls and accessories.

• Research Organization: AiResearch Mfg. Co., Phoenix, AZ (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5042582
• Report Number(s): NASA-CR-165175
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
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GASEOUS WASTES
GASES
MACHINE PARTS
MACHINERY
TURBINES
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WASTES
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