The paper describes the realization of the alpha-prototype of a portable power device consisting of an electrical generator with a power output of about 300 W driven by a small gas turbine set. The device is so small that it can be properly defined an ultra micro device, capable of supplying electric power in stand alone conditions and for prolonged periods of time (up to 24 hours continuously). In practice the device can be used as a convenient substitute (or replacement) for all current battery storage systems and is significantly smaller, lighter and most likely more reliable than the few existing internal combustion engines of comparable power output. The particular nomenclature is UMGTG-UDR1 (Ultra-Micro Gas Turbine Generator). The final configuration of the prototype (for which a patent is pending) is described in the paper as well, together with some of the results of the final operational tests.
The α-prototype of an ultra-micro-gas turbine at the University of Roma 1. Final assembly and tests / Capata, Roberto; Sciubba, E.. - (2010), pp. 361-367. (Intervento presentato al convegno IMECE 2009 tenutosi a Lake Buena Vista; United States nel november 13-19, 2009).
The α-prototype of an ultra-micro-gas turbine at the University of Roma 1. Final assembly and tests
CAPATA, Roberto;
2010
Abstract
The paper describes the realization of the alpha-prototype of a portable power device consisting of an electrical generator with a power output of about 300 W driven by a small gas turbine set. The device is so small that it can be properly defined an ultra micro device, capable of supplying electric power in stand alone conditions and for prolonged periods of time (up to 24 hours continuously). In practice the device can be used as a convenient substitute (or replacement) for all current battery storage systems and is significantly smaller, lighter and most likely more reliable than the few existing internal combustion engines of comparable power output. The particular nomenclature is UMGTG-UDR1 (Ultra-Micro Gas Turbine Generator). The final configuration of the prototype (for which a patent is pending) is described in the paper as well, together with some of the results of the final operational tests.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.