Abstract
The installation and operational experience with the SR-30 minilab is described. The minilab is part of an Energy Systems Lab, where students can operate a number of small thermal/vibration demonstrators systems. The SR-30 is an excellent point-demonstrator of the unique capabilities of turbomachines. The turbine installation required some non-permanent building modifications, which are briefly described. The operation has been smooth, except that a fuel leak led to a change in fuel supplier. Whereas well-instrumented systems are necessary for experimental analysis, it was found that student interest and motivation ensue from format-free discussions around design and functional aspects of gas turbines. Hence, along with student-calculated parameters for the SR-30, a brief description of activities leading to free-flowing technical discourse is included. Our experience accommodates the qualitative conclusion that the SR-30 clearly enhances the teaching of gas turbines and thermodynamics.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 9235-9245 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings |
| State | Published - 2003 |
| Event | 2003 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Staying in Tune with Engineering Education - Nashville, TN, United States Duration: Jun 22 2003 → Jun 25 2003 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Engineering