AGT 100 automotive gas turbine system developmentGeneral Motors is developing an automotive gas turbine system that can be an alternate powerplant for future automobiles. Work sponsored by DOE and administered by NASA Lewis Research Center is emphasizing small component aerodynamics and high-temperature structural ceramics. Reliability requirements of the AGT 100 turbine system include chemical and structural ceramic component stability in the gas turbine environment. The power train system, its configuration and schedule are presented, and its performance tested. The aerodynamic component development is reviewed with discussions on the compressor, turbine, regenerator, interturbine duct and scroll, and combustor. Ceramic component development is also reviewed, and production cost and required capital investment are taken into consideration.
Document ID
19820051503
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Helms, H. E. G. (General Motors Corp. Detroit Diesel Allison Div., Indianapolis, IN, United States)