ENGINES
GALLERY OF POWER PRODUCING DESIGNS
SMALL AXIAL FLOW TURBINE CORE
This axial /linear flow turbine is the core of most of the other engines. The end design should feature everything that a jet has: starter generator, oil pump, hydraulic pump, blead air, vacuum pump and fuel pump. A possible design feature is actively cooled turbine guide vanes and a first stage power turbine. The turbine guide vanes and power turbine are a nickel alloy. The power turbine and guide vanes could also be ceramic coated for higher temperature/more power. The engine will also feature a ring shaped burner-can rather then cylindrical burner-cans. The current version has not been assessed for flow dynamics as of yet but will be in the future.
SMALL HIGH BYPASS AXIAL FLOW TURBINE
Designed to propel small planes this turbo fan could be one of the smallest in the world. This engine also will have thrust reverse or nullification, and intake de-ice.
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SMALL DIRECT DRIVE TURBO PROP
Using the base engine, the shaft is coupled to a reduction gear and drives a propeller. This engine features a constant speed prop with a custom built prop governor. Consequently, the prop is also custom built due to the size requirements. The prop is controlled by engine oil. Pictures are place holders.
SMALL INDIRECT DRIVE TURBINE TURBOPROP
Small turboprop that is a free turbine stile drive. This is the same as a PT-6 by Pratt and Whitney. Advantages to this turbine is that it can be started in cold weather by holding the propeller and allowing the gearbox to heat up, thus reducing damage. The other benefit is the turbine is better protected from foreign object debris (F.O.D). With minor prop strikes the gear box and hot section is the only thing that needs to be overhauled, not the entire engine. The gearbox is a planetary gear reduction system, much like the PT-6. (picture is a place holder)
SMALL TURBINE GENERATOR.
This engine is coupled to a gear box and then is coupled to a larger generator, to produce electricity for a house or car. The advantage to the turbine generator is to convert RPM to torque while still keeping a good RPM, thus allowing a larger load. The engine can run on deisel, jet fuel and propane, the latter being the cleanest and most likely restricted to home power generation. The home generator can also take the excess heat from the combustion process and heat water for use in the home.