Advanced Gas Turbine Powertrain System Development ProjectA progress report on the Advanced Gas Turbine Powertrain System Development Project being performed under contract from NASA Lewis is presented. The goals and objectives of the project are described noting that funds from the DOE, Office of Transportation Programs are used to sponsor the project. Among the demonstration objectives are attaining a fuel economy of 42.5 miles per gallon in a 1985 Pontiac Phoenix, multifuel capability, and emission levels within the federal standards. Design objectives examined include competitive reliability and life as well as competitive initial and life cycle costs. Finally, it is stressed that high risk and key elements in this advanced powertrain project are the development of ceramic turbine engine components and the aerodynamic development of small size turbine components.
Document ID
19800051404
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Helms, H. E. (General Motors Corp. Detroit Diesel Allison Div., Detroit, Mich., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1980
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Automotive Propulsion Systems Symposium