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Some Considerations in the Application of a Gas Turbine Cycle to the Manufacture of Nitric Oxide

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MacLeod, Gordon John (1953) Some Considerations in the Application of a Gas Turbine Cycle to the Manufacture of Nitric Oxide. Engineer's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/YN04-XS79. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05022003-112115

Abstract

Certain problems associated with the application of a gas turbine cycle to the manufacture of nitric oxide are investigated. The feasibility of quenching the nitric oxide decomposition reaction with a De Laval nozzle is demonstrated. Thermochemical studies show that yields of nitric oxide approaching one percent are attainable in a gas turbine cycle. The severe turbine blade cooling problem can be surmounted with the use of either transpiration cooling or film cooling. Transpiration cooling with internal liquid vaporization is found to be the most promising method. The coolant requirements amount only to approximately one percent of the main stream mass flow per cooled-turbine-blade row. The effect of transpiration and film cooling upon cycle performance is negligible. Although all the problems associated with the application of a gas turbine cycle to the manufacture of nitric oxide appear to be surmountable, no attempt is, however, made in this study to ascertain the economical feasibility of the process. The answer to this question involves factors which are not purely technical and thus lies outside the scope of the thesis.

Item Type:Thesis (Engineer's thesis)
Subject Keywords:Mechanical Engineering
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Mechanical Engineering
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Penner, Stanford S.
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 January 1953
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-05022003-112115
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-05022003-112115
DOI:10.7907/YN04-XS79
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ID Code:1571
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
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Deposited On:02 May 2003
Last Modified:25 May 2023 20:01

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