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CHRYSLER’S GAS TURBINE CAR: Powerplant Design Characteristics
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This paper describes the design characteristics of the Chrysler automotive gas turbine, including the arrangement of the powerplant, the selection and design of the major components, the mechanical construction around these components, and the functions of the associated systems.
Special emphasis has been placed on the design characteristics that enable the powerplant to fulfill the passenger car requirements of competitive performance, low manufacturing cost, durability, and reliability.
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Chapman, W., "CHRYSLER’S GAS TURBINE CAR: Powerplant Design Characteristics," SAE Technical Paper 640402, 1964, https://doi.org/10.4271/640402.Also In
References
- Ball, G. A. Bell, A. H. Mann, L. B. “The Development of the Chrysler Automotive Centrifugal Compressor” Paper 268E presented at SAE Annual Meeting January 1961
- Mann, L. B. Bell, A. H. Thebert, G. W. “Determination of Turbine Stage Performance for an Automotive Powerplant” Paper 57-GTP-10 presented at ASME Meeting March 1957
- Roy, A. Belleau, C. Hagen, F. A. “Chrysler’s Gas Turbine Car Materials Requirements” Paper 777C presented at SAE Annual Meeting January 1964
- Huebner, G. J. Jr. “Computer-Based Selection of Balanced-Life Automotive Gears” Paper SP-172, Sixth L. Ray Buckendale Lecture, presented at SAE Annual Meeting 1960