Volumes | Turbo Expo: Power for Land, Sea, and Air | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Cycles , Heat , Turbines , Closed-cycle gas turbines , Cooling , Fuels , Power stations , Reliability , Very high temperature reactors , Waste heat

Problems and Operating Experiences With Gas Turbines Burning Residual and Crude Oils

P. C. Felix

GT 1978; V01BT02A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-103

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Topics: Combustion , Crude oil , Gas turbines , Turbines , Fuels , Industrial gases , Power stations , Temperature

Operating Experience on Residual Fuel Oil With a W251 Combustion Turbine

J. L. DeGreef, P. Maes, K. W. Johnson

GT 1978; V01BT02A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-104

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Topics: Combustion , Fuel oils , Turbines , Fuels , Blades , Alloys , Corrosion resistance , Optimization , Protective coatings , Public utilities

Telemetry for Rotating Measurements on Turbomachinery

Alan Adler

GT 1978; V01BT02A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-105

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Topics: Telemetry , Turbomachinery , Design , Engines

Future Prospects for Naval Propulsion Gas Turbines

F. W. Armstrong, M. G. Philpot

GT 1978; V01BT02A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-106

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Topics: Gas turbines , Propulsion , Aircraft engines , Cycles , Engines , Power stations , Propulsion systems , Vessels

Through Flow Analysis of Centrifugal Compressors

A. Goulas, R. C. Baker

GT 1978; V01BT02A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-110

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Topics: Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbulence , Wakes , Compressor impellers , Energy dissipation , Entropy , Stress tensors

Performance and Design of Transpiration-Cooled Turbine Blading

F. J. Bayley

GT 1978; V01BT02A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-122

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Topics: Design , Transpiration , Turbines , Blades , Coolants , Boundary layers , Cooling systems , Design methodology , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer coefficients

Erosion and its Effect on a Water-Cooled Turbine

Max Freedman

GT 1978; V01BT02A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-123

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Topics: Erosion , Turbines , Water , Aluminum , Gas turbines , Design , Nozzles

A Microprocessor Based Hierarchical Control System for Gas Turbines

D. M. Risch, D. Goar

GT 1978; V01BT02A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-124

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Topics: Control systems , Gas turbines , Electronics , Industrial gases , Pipelines , Turbines

Design of a High Efficiency Combined Cycle Electric Power Plant for Low Btu Coal-Gas

J. M. Mogul, R. W. Cole, G. B. Manning

GT 1978; V01BT02A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-125

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Topics: Coal , Combined cycles , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Turbines , Fuels , Steam , Combustion , Conceptual design , Cooling

Investigating Combustion Turbine Burner Performance With Coal Derived Liquids Having High Fuel Bound Nitrogen

P. W. Pillsbury, A. Cohn, P. R. Mulik, T. R. Stein

GT 1978; V01BT02A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-126

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Topics: Coal , Combustion , Fuels , Nitrogen , Turbines , Carbon , Combustion chambers , Electricity (Physics) , Emissions , Flames

The Energy Saver Combined Cycle

E. Bernstein, J. Cashman

GT 1978; V01BT02A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-127

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Topics: Combined cycles , Combined cycle power stations , Economics , Fuels , Industrial gases , Steam turbines , Stress , Turbines

Wide Range Operation of Advanced Low NOx Aircraft Gas Turbine Combustors

P. B. Roberts, R. J. Fiorito, H. F. Butze

GT 1978; V01BT02A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-128

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Topics: Aircraft , Combustion chambers , Gas turbines , Nitrogen oxides , Emissions , Fuels , Pressure , Design , Engines , Geometry

Turbine Engine Automated Trim Balancing and Vibration Diagnostics

R. McTasney, R. A. Rio, W. A. Troha

GT 1978; V01BT02A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-129

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Topics: Gas turbines , Vibration , Engines , Logistics , Air Force

A Combined System of Fuel Washing Involving Both Centrifuges and Electrostatic Separators: A Hybrid

E. G. Spalding, G. E. Krulls

GT 1978; V01BT02A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-130

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Topics: Fuels , Water , Gas turbines

A Quasi-Three Dimensional Analysis of Choking Flow for Radial Gas Turbines

Yoshiyuki Nakase, Junichiro Fukutomi, Masanobu Inubushi, Takashi Watanabe, Yoshiyasu Hama, Toshiaki Iwamoto

GT 1978; V01BT02A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-132

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Topics: Dimensional analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines , Blades , Boundary layers , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Computers , Energy recovery , Furnaces , Gradient methods

Flow in an Annular Axial-Radial Diffuser

M. Šťastný, M. Feistauer

GT 1978; V01BT02A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-133

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Topics: Diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Turbines , Boundary layers , Exhaust systems , Compressibility , Viscosity , Viscous flow , Wind tunnels

Grid Connected Electrical-Thermal (Cogeneration) Energy System for University of California, Davis, California

C. Martineau, Jr., J. L. Boyen

GT 1978; V01BT02A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-134

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Topics: Air conditioning , Boilers , Combined heat and power , Cooling , Electric power generation , Exhaust systems , Fuels , Gas turbines , Heat , Heat recovery

Design of a Pressurized Fluid Bed Coal Fired Combined Cycle Electric Power Generation Plant

S. Moskowitz, G. Weth

GT 1978; V01BT02A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-135

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Topics: Coal , Combined cycles , Design , Electric power generation , Fluids , Combustion , Compressors , Gas turbines , Power stations , Turbines

Erosion Study in Turbomachinery Affected by Coal Ash Particles

W. Tabakoff, R. Kotwal, A. Hamed

GT 1978; V01BT02A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-136

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Topics: Coal , Erosion , Particulate matter , Turbomachinery , Alloys , Aluminum , Fuels , Machinery , Stainless steel , Test facilities

A Proposed Scheme for Computer Aided Design and Manufacture of Radial Turbine Rotors

R. S. Benson, U. Fisher

GT 1978; V01BT02A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-156

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Topics: Computer-aided design , Rotors , Turbines , Blades , Dimensions , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Engineering drawings , Forging , Jigs and fixtures

Stresses in Turbine Blades due to Temperature and Load Variation

D. K. Mukherjee

GT 1978; V01BT02A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-158

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Topics: Stress , Temperature , Turbine blades , Blades , Cycles , Failure , Fluidized beds , Gas turbines , Computation , Damage

The Centaur Engine: Operational Progress Report

C. W. Emmerson

GT 1978; V01BT02A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-159

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Topics: Engines , Reliability , Arctic region , Durability , Petroleum industry , Solar energy , Testing , Turbines

Synthesis of Blade Flutter Vibratory Patterns Using Stationary Transducers

A. Kurkov, J. Dicus

GT 1978; V01BT02A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-160

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Topics: Blades , Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Transducers , Displacement , Rotors , Strain gages

Teaching of the Fluid Mechanics of Turbomachines

R. I. Lewis

GT 1978; V01BT02A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-161

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Topics: Fluid mechanics , Teaching , Turbomachinery , Engineers , Aerodynamics , Dimensional analysis , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Machinery , Students

Design Considerations for Future Heat Recovery Boilers Aboard Naval Vessels

Yoram Katz

GT 1978; V01BT02A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-162

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Topics: Boilers , Design , Heat recovery , Vessels

Flame Characteristics of a NASA Contra Swirler Module

D. Thompson, N. A. Chigier, A. Ungut

GT 1978; V01BT02A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-163

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Topics: Flames , NASA , Fuels , Sodium , Laser Doppler anemometry , Nozzles , Photography , Temperature , Temperature profiles

Turbine Blade Tip Clearance Measurement Utilizing Borescope Photography

A. L. Chandler, A. R. Finkelstein

GT 1978; V01BT02A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-164

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Photography , Turbine blades , Engines , Turbines , Dimensional analysis , Optical fiber , Pins (Engineering) , Rotors , Transients (Dynamics)

Full Authority Digital Electronic Control: Highlights of Next Generation Propulsion Control Technology

B. A. Barclay, T. G. Lenox, C. J. Bosco

GT 1978; V01BT02A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-165

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Topics: Aircraft , Circuits , Computation , Control systems , Cycles , Design , Fault tolerance , Fluid mechanics , Gas turbines , Hardware

An Evaluation Technique for Determining the Cost Effectiveness of Condition Monitoring Systems

P. T. George, A. T. Parker

GT 1978; V01BT02A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-166

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Topics: Condition monitoring , Design , Engines , Life cycle costing , Project cost estimation

Time-Phased Development Methodology: The Key for Reliable Engines in Future Military Aircraft Weapons Systems

J. L. Price, I. J. Gershon, C. E. Meece, Jr., L. D. McKenny

GT 1978; V01BT02A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-167

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Topics: Engines , Military aircraft , Weapons , Thrust , Weight (Mass) , Durability , Gas turbines , Hardware , Low cycle fatigue , Military systems

Selection of Compressors and Driving Equipment

Pierre Pichot

GT 1978; V01BT02A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-168

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Topics: Compression , Compressors , Storage

Training in the Gas Turbine Field in Belgium, in France, in Italy

S. Boudigues

GT 1978; V01BT02A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-169

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Topics: Gas turbines , Education , Engineers

The Gas Turbine Waste Heat Recovery System and the U.S. Navy

H. D. Marron, R. S. Carleton

GT 1978; V01BT02A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-170

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Topics: Gas turbines , Heat recovery , Navy , Combined cycles , Design , Propulsion , Propulsion systems , Ships

Gas Turbine Education and Research Programs in German Universities

K. Bammert, H. Sandstede

GT 1978; V01BT02A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-171

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Topics: Education , Gas turbines , Engineers , Governments , Mechanical engineers , Turbomachinery

The Stability of an Asymmetric Rotor in Damped Supports

A. J. Smalley, J. M. Tessarzik, R. H. Badgley

GT 1978; V01BT02A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-172

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Topics: Rotors , Stability , Bearings , Eigenvalues , Equations of motion , Resonance

Influence of Geometric Effects on the Aspect Ratio Optimization of Axial Turbine Bladings

D. Rist

GT 1978; V01BT02A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-173

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Topics: Optimization , Turbines , Design , Aerodynamics , Flow (Dynamics) , Machinery

Advanced Industrial Turbine Gear Calculation Methods

Manfred Hirt

GT 1978; V01BT02A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-174

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Topics: Computational methods , Gears , Turbines , Bearings , Bending (Stress) , Pressure , Stress , Vibration analysis

Gas Compression in Combined Cycles With Gasification

R. W. Foster-Pegg

GT 1978; V01BT02A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-175

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Topics: Combined cycles , Compression , Fuel gasification , Oxygen , Gaseous fuels , Coal , Combined cycle power stations , Feedstock , Fuels , High pressure (Physics)

Rationalization of Empirical Loss Coefficients and Their Application in One Dimensional Performance Prediction Procedures for Centrifugal Compressors

A. Whitfield

GT 1978; V01BT02A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-177

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Topics: Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Design , Engineers , Computer software , Ducts , Gasdynamics

The Radial Turbine as a Ceramic Component

J. Panton

GT 1978; V01BT02A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-178

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Topics: Industrial ceramics , Turbines , Automotive gas turbines , Ceramics , Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Low temperature , Rotors , Temperature

The Prospects for Lightweight Ship Propulsion Systems

S. C. Kuo, T. L. O. Horton, H. T. Shu, W. R. Seng

GT 1978; V01BT02A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-179

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Topics: Propulsion systems , Ships , Propulsion , Closed-cycle gas turbines , Cycles , Engines , Navy , Turbomachinery , Weight (Mass)

The Use of Gas Turbine Laboratories in Teaching Engineering and Non-Engineering Students

C. C. Richard, R. F. Latham

GT 1978; V01BT02A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-180

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Topics: Gas turbines , Students , Teaching , Machinery , Navy , Power systems (Machinery) , Ships

Aerodynamic Force and Moment on Oscillating Airfoils in Cascade

H. Atassi, T. J. Akai

GT 1978; V01BT02A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-181

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Topics: Aerodynamics , Airfoils , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Fluid-dynamic forces , Flow (Dynamics) , Integral equations

Propulsion System Design for the Multi-Mission Patrol Ship Mark 1/1A

L. E. Bronson, R. M. Prentice

GT 1978; V01BT02A081doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-182

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Topics: Design , Propulsion systems , Ships , Propellers , Turbines , Aluminum , Computers , Gas turbines , Gears , Hull

Design and Development of a Power Turbine for the Spey Gas Generator

N. G. Reed, J. M. Wilson

GT 1978; V01BT02A082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-183

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Topics: Design , Generators , Turbines , Gas turbines , Industrial gases , Natural gas distribution , Stress

Propulsion Test Facilities Technical Capabilities and International Use

J. S. Kamchi, F. E. Compitello

GT 1978; V01BT02A083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-184

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Topics: Propulsion , Test facilities , Aerospace industry

Investigation of an Axial Flow Compressor With Variable Reynolds Number and Inlet Casing Geometry

B. Becker, O. von Schwerdtner, J. Günther

GT 1978; V01BT02A084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-185

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Topics: Axial flow , Geometry , Reynolds number , Compressors , Flow (Dynamics) , Gas turbines , Pressure , Aerodynamics , Circuits , Inflow

Radial Vaneless Diffusers: A Re-Examination of the Theories of Dean and Senoo and of Johnston and Dean

M. Inoue

GT 1978; V01BT02A085doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-186

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Topics: Vaneless diffusers , Flow (Dynamics) , Wakes , Diffusers , Friction , Impellers , Pressure , Shear (Mechanics)

Radial Compressor Development as Dictated by the Requirements of Large Turbochargers

R. E. Stanley, D. J. Akers

GT 1978; V01BT02A086doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-187

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Topics: Compressors , Turbochargers , Design , Computers , Flow (Dynamics)

Description and Performance of a 7000-Shp Marine Gas Turbine Engine

J. R. Strother

GT 1978; V01BT02A087doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-188

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Topics: Air compressors , Control systems , Diesel , Engines , Fuels , Gas turbines , Maintenance , Marine gas turbines , Motors , Testing

Advanced Turbofan Engines for Low Fuel Consumption

William Sens

GT 1978; V01BT02A090doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-192

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Topics: Engines , Fuel consumption , Turbofans , Fuels , Aircraft , Cycles , Design , Economics

Recent Experience on Centrifugal Compressors for Small Gas Turbines

M. G. Beard, C. M. Pratt, P. H. Timmis

GT 1978; V01BT02A091doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-193

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Topics: Compressors , Gas turbines , Design , Performance characterization , Pressure

Dynamic Stall of an Airfoil With Leading Edge Bubble Separation Involving Time Dependent Re-Attachment

H. Tokel, F. Sisto

GT 1978; V01BT02A092doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-194

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Topics: Airfoils , Bubbles , Separation (Technology) , Flutter (Aerodynamics) , Collapse , Flat plates , Oscillations , Turbomachinery

On-Site Generation of Hydrogen for Generator Cooling

J. I. Ruzz, E. J. Haemer

GT 1978; V01BT02A094doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-196

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Topics: Cooling , Generators , Hydrogen , Combustion , Turbines , Design , Economics , Hardware , Maintenance , Steam turbines

Marine Gas Turbines in the Royal Navy 1976–1978

T. Jefferis

GT 1978; V01BT02A095doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-197

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Topics: Marine gas turbines , Navy , Engines , Combustion , Gas turbines , Industrial research , Machinery

Making Turbofan Engines More Energy Efficient

M. C. Hemsworth, M. A. Zipkin

GT 1978; V01BT02A096doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-198

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Topics: Engines , Turbofans , Economics , Aircraft , Cycles , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency , Firing , Fuel consumption , Gas turbines

Research of the XF3-1 Turbofan Engine

M. Kohzu, H. Chinone, M. Miyake, K. Murashima, K. Yamanaka, T. Ishigaki

GT 1978; V01BT02A097doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-199

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Topics: Engines , Turbofans , Aircraft , Defense industry , Industrial research , Propulsion

20 HP Mini-RPV Demonstrator Engine Programs

E. T. Johnson, K. F. Smith, J. K. Marstiller

GT 1978; V01BT02A098doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-200

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Topics: Engines , Design , Aircraft , Cylinders , Propulsion , Propulsion systems

Evolution of the Turboprop for High Speed Air Transportation

G. E. Holbrook, G. Rosen

GT 1978; V01BT02A099doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/78-GT-201

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Topics: Aircraft , Engines , Flight , Fuel efficiency , Maintenance , Military systems , Noise (Sound) , Power stations , Propellers , Propulsion systems