Experimental Investigation of Ammonia as a Gas Turbine Engine Fuel 660769
Two types of ammonia combustion systems were developed and engine tested. One system was similar to a conventional hydrocarbon can combustor, except that a much larger combustor volume was necessary to increase residence time and compensate for the reduced fuel flammability. The other system incorporated an oxidizing catalyst bed, integral with the combustor, as a means of increasing fuel reaction rate and reducing combustor volume. A control system was developed to maintain constant catalyst bed temperature by regulating combustion air/fuel ratio. Combustor efficiencies obtained were comparable with equivalent hydrocarbon combustors.
Citation: Faehn, D., Bull, M., and Shekleton, J., "Experimental Investigation of Ammonia as a Gas Turbine Engine Fuel," SAE Technical Paper 660769, 1966, https://doi.org/10.4271/660769. Download Citation
Author(s):
D. Faehn, M. G. Bull, J. R. Shekleton
Affiliated:
Solar, Div., Int'l Harvester Co.
Pages: 14
Event:
National Powerplant and Transportation Meetings
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Related Topics:
Combustion and combustion processes
Hydrocarbons
Control systems
Catalysts
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