Accession Number:

AD0441245

Title:

FEASIBILITY STUDY OF ENCAPSULATED TURBINE GENERATOR POWER PLANT. PART 1: ENCAPSULATED POWER PLANT DESIGN. PART 2: EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF WATER LUBRICATED BEARINGS IN THE TURBULENT REGIME.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO SCHENECTADY NY

Personal Author(s):

• Gessner, R. L.
• Kroeger, P. G.
• Ketola, H. N.
• McHugh, J. D.

Report Date:

1964-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

1.0

Abstract:

A study was made of the concept of an encapsulated power plant based on the preliminary design of a 1500 kw unit. Reduced attendance and maintenancefree operation for two-year periods is the goal. The plant consists of a closely integrated steam turbine generator set composed of a minimum number of components. A single fluid system is made possible by the use of water-3ubricated bearings and water-operated controls. All rotating parts are mounted on a single vertical shaft, rotating at 12,000 RPM. The concept was found to be feasible. Some component development programs have to be carried out before a prototype can be built. Improved marine power plant systems are expected from further pursuit of this program. Author

Descriptors:

• *ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTION
• *BEARINGS
• STEAM TURBINES
• WATER
• GENERATORS
• ENCAPSULATION
• NAVAL EQUIPMENT
• CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
• JET PUMPS
• ENGINEERING DRAWINGS
• COMPUTER LOGIC
• FLUID FLOW
• CONTROL SYSTEMS
• THRUST BEARINGS
• TURBULENCE
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE