The gas turbine is one of the most widely used forms of propulsion systems for modern aircraft engines. The engine’s core—defined as the compressor, burner, and turbine—is also known as the gas ...

Siemens — which designed and built this 375-MW gas turbine, said to be “the world`s biggest and most powerful” — will add the Rolls-Royce Energy assets, including aero-derivative gas turbine and ...

The concept of an aircraft powered by a gas turbine engine with an inlet, compressor, combustor, turbine and nozzle, was conceived in 1929 by Frank Whittle, a Royal Air Force pilot and engineer who ...

The infamous Oil Embargo of 1973 was a watershed moment in the automotive industry. America once thrived on large vehicles ...

Industrial gas turbine (IGT) manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) personnel are continually seeking new ways to improve the performance and longevity of critical components.

Small, ultra-fast, primary and “afterburner” secondary combustion events promise to deliver brake thermal efficiency as high as 69 percent. A better mousetrap? Even now, as electrification seems ...

Developments in advanced materials over the years have contributed to the spectacular progress in the thrust-to-weight ratio of the aero gas turbine. This has been achieved mainly through the ...

The modern jet engine has completely transformed the way we travel, conduct business and connect with the world. This intricate feet of engineering has helped thrust our worlds together and is set to ...

Proper air filtration is critical to the overall performance and reliability of gas turbines. Fuel costs approach 80 percent of the life cycle cost of electricity. Small gains in efficiency can mean ...