A design study of the Biphase turbine engine for underwater propulsion was performed, using a nuclear reactor heat source. A singleel stage oil/steam turbine without and with gear reduction was designed for 15000 hp at 180 rpm and 1000 rpm respectively. Another Biphase engine which uses steam and water alone was analyzed designed. Significant performance advantages over conventional steam engines were found, especially at cruise conditions (part load) together with significant weight and space savings. A design method for direct contact heat exchangers of the spray type was developed. (Peters)
Design study of a two-phase turbine engine for submarine propulsion
Konstruktionsstudie ueber eine Zweiphasenturbomaschine fuer den Antrieb von Unterseebooten
US Government Reports ; Aug ; 1-179
1978
179 Seiten
Report
Englisch
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