Gas Turbine Propulsion System for Budd Test Railcar AiResearch Manufacturing Company of Arizona, Div., Garrett Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Garner, P. B., author.

Conference Name:

National Fuels and Lubricants, Powerplants, Transportation Meetings (1967-10-30 : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1967

Summary:

A railcar built by The Budd Company and propelled by two small gas turbine engines has completed nine months of testing simulating high speed, stop-and-go commuter service. The major accomplishment of this program has been to demonstrate the compatibility of the small gas turbine with a heavy-duty railroad environment. The selection and application of the gas turbine engine and associated power transmission system is discussed along with some of the highlights of the test results

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Publisher Number:

670967

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license