Gas Turbines in Fire Apparatus - The Vehicle Manufacturer's View Point American La France Div., Sterling Precision Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

French, Ronald W., author.

Conference Name:

Mid-Year Meeting (1965-05-17 : Chicago, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1965

Summary:

Application to date of several turbine powered fire fighting vehicles has indicated that overall engine performance, starting, acceleration, gradability, and pumping ability are beyond expectations. Several such vehicles which have been built and are either in operation or undergoing evaluation tests are described, including some of the major problems encountered during construction. Areas which still require further development are outlined. It is believed that with continued experience and increased consumer demand the gas turbine engine will eventually replace the piston version as a vehicular prime mover

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Publisher Number:

650461

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license