High-temperature-turbine technology program: Phase II. Technology test and support studies. Technical progress report, April 1-June 30, 1980

Technical Report · Tue Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:6098326

Work performed on the High Temperature Turbine Technology Program, Phase II - Technology Test and Support Studies during the period from April 1, 1980 through June 30, 1980 is summarized. Objectives of the program elements as well as technical progress and problems during this Phase II Quarterly Reporting Period are presented. The final 300 h of test of the LP rig engine with hot gas stream particulates, simulating operation on low Btu gas is described. The preparation of the distillate fuel test facility and the low Btu gas synthesizing facility for the TSTR stator vane cascade testing is presented along with the shakedown test of the distillate fuel stator vane cascade. Modifications to the distillate fueled 60/sup 0/ combustor sector rig to improve cooling and durability are described along with subsequent tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the modifications. The final checkout of the LBG fuel synthesis facility is presented and the initial combustor ignition and stability tests using synthesized LBG fuel are discussed. Fabrication of Turbine Spool Technology Rig components and the completed assembly of the TSTR test vehicle are discussed along with the preparation of the test facility. Supporting materials and process investigations are described. The single spool reference turbine subsystem aerodynamic evaluations and design of the combustor are presented and discussed.

• Research Organization: Curtiss-Wright Corp., Wood-Ridge, NJ (USA). Power Systems Div.
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-76ET10348
• OSTI ID: 6098326
• Report Number(s): CW-WR-76-020.64A; FE-2291-64A; ON: DE82000528
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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