ISSN Online: 2377-424X
ISBN Print: 0-89116-130-9
International Heat Transfer Conference 6
REGENERATOR MATRICES FOR AUTOMOTIVE GAS TURBINES
Abstract
A recently developed compact passage-type regenerator matrix is described and the heat transfer and pressure-drop performance reported. The heat transfer performance was obtained with the single blow technique using a new test rig, the features of which are discussed. A brief review is made of the evolution of the single blow technique and the various evaluation procedures that can be used. An attempt is made to compare the performance of different types of regenerator matrix using the available published data in a way that is particularly applicable to automotive gas turbine regenerators. This comparison indicates the range of overall matrix parameters that should lead to effective automotive gas turbine regenerator matrix design.