Abstract: After a brief review of existing knowledge concerning the effect of ambient pressure on spray drop size, results are presented for a swirl nozzle at fuel Δp’s of 25 and 100 psi for ambient ...

Abstract: Values of total transmittance were obtained for several rock salt specimens in the natural state ranging from 0.122 to 1.90 in. in length, for black-body radiation in the region of 1475 deg ...

Abstract: With an increasing interest in the burning of heavy fuels in gas turbines there is also concern with the precise determination of the corrosive effects which may arise from the use of these ...

Abstract: This paper describes experimental test runs utilizing catalytically supported thermal combustion for gas turbine application. Test fuels were No. 2 distillate oil and low Btu synthetic coal gas. ...

Abstract: Analysis and design of a catalytic ceramic element and its support structure in a turbine combustor for low emission application have been performed. Preliminary analysis including a survey of ...

Abstract: The work described in this paper is a part of the DOE/LeRC “Advanced Conversion Technology Project” (ACT). The program is a multiple contract effort with funding provided by the Department of ...

Abstract: This paper is a report on the development of an experimental MHD electrical generator which derives its energy from the combustion of a liquid fuel and oxygen. The fuel burned is a number ...