GTD-350 engine powered by LPG : research work

The paper presents results of comparative tests of exhaust gases toxicity of GTD-350 turboshaft engine powered by Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and conventional JET-A1 fuel. Structure of GTD-350 engine’s test bed was discussed. Because of explosion danger of LPG vapour the test stand was arranged in the open air. Paper comprises specification of LPG supply system, gas injector’s construction and visualization of LPG injection. The supply system was based on the newly constructed pressurized injectors. Required LPG operating pressure was obtained by pressurizing LPG tank using nitrogen and LPG-flow was controlled using needle valve. A series of photographs presents shape of fuel streams for new injector supplied by JET-A1 and LPG. Photos of flame torches for multi-hole and conical type injectors fuelled by LPG are inserted as well. A comparative study of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide as well as oxygen concentration for GTD-350 equipped with new injectors fuelled by LPG and standard supplied by Jet-A1 was carried out. The study comprised turbocharger speed range between 40 and 80% of NTS. The exhaust gas temperature comparison for above-mentioned configuration is presented as well. All data shown in presented figures are mean of 6 measurements. All completed tests were carried out for standard GTD-350 engine combustion chamber.