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Hydrogen-Fueled Turbine Boat Demonstration
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One of two United Aircraft of Canada Ltd Model ST6B-68 gas turbine engines, that power a 36-foot Swimmer Reconnaissance Craft, was modified to burn hydrogen fuel. The fuel nozzles and sheaths of the natural gas conversion kit were modified to eliminate combustion chamber hot spots and a higher sparking rate igniter helped eliminate “pop” starts.
The hydrogen-fueled turbine was safely operated at full power with a cooler combustion chamber liner than was exhibited when burning diesel fuel. No hydrogen fuel-related problems occurred during boat operation.
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Ford, A., "Hydrogen-Fueled Turbine Boat Demonstration," SAE Technical Paper 770797, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770797.Also In
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