1. MiniLabTM Gas Turbine Power System. The compact engine features a centrifugal flow compressor, reverse flow annular combustor and an axial flow turbine stage. Ambient air enters the engine through the bell shaped inlet. The air is then compressed, diffused and directed into the combustor can. Kerosene based fuel, introduced via six high-pressure atomization nozzles, is mixed with the compressed air and ignited. Heated combustion gas expands and accelerates through the vane guide ring causing the turbine to rotate. Useful work is extracted from this rotation as the turbine powers the compressor. The combustion gases are further accelerated through the thrust nozzle where the remaining heat energy is converted to kinetic energy in the form of jet thrust. The ejected gas returns to ambient atmospheric conditions thereby completing the thermodynamic cycle. For safety and performance reasons, no off-the-shelf, former military or surplus components are used in any portion of the engine. All components are manufactured in-house to exact specifications. Electronic controlled vacuum investment casting ensures void and impurity free components. Individual component materials are selected based upon desired mechanical properties, durability and longevity. 2. CAD model package contains twelve electronic solid models in both IGES and STL format. It facilitates basic flow analysis to include design parameters like velocity vector diagram generation and also provides geometry for import into CFD and FEA packages. Information is included regarding material properties for each 3. The HushKitTM Gas Turbine Sound Suppressor System is an optional silencer assembly available for installation in the MiniLabTM Gas Turbine Power System. Designed to reduce the sound level of the SR-30TM Gas Turbine Engine, the HushKitTM is effective in both the academic and research setting and capable of retrofit to existing installations.
