GAS TURBINE ENGINES AND TRANSMISSIONS FOR BUS DEMONS TRATION PROGRAMS

摘要

This early introduction of ceramic regenerators is possible because of the significant progress being made through the Ceramic Applications in Turbine Engines Program (DOE/NASA - GATE) in developing ceramic components for use in highway vehicle gas turbine engines. Use of proven ceramic components from the DOE/NASA-CATE program in the coach engines is consistent with the Coach Demonstration Program objective.nThe all-metal Transit Coach engines will be used to verify the coach installation design, power package to vehicle interface systems performance, and overall vehicle operation, but will be converted to the ceramic regenerator configuration prior to commencing revenue service operation.