'They treated us like royalty' Nov 11, 2009
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The USS Makin Island Oct 25, 2009
At higher speeds, the gas turbine engines are required. During her voyage from the shipyard in Mississippi to her home port in San Diego, she consumed 900,000 gallons less fuel than steam ships making the same trip. (Suite101.com)
USS Makin Island To Be Commissioned Saturday Oct 24, 2009
It is the first to be built with gas turbine engines and electric drive technology that, according to the Navy, will save nearly $250 million in fuel costs over the ship's lifetime. "The USS Makin Island represents the centerpiece and future of naval expeditionary warfare and will significantly enhance our ability to rapidly respond to emergent tasking around the world," said Rear Adm. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
news release Oct 10, 2009
Four gas turbine engines will power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots. . (DOD DefenseLINK -- News)
Photo Release -- Second Northrop Grumman-Built National Security Cutter, Waesche, Completes Successful U.S. Coast Guard Acceptance Trials Oct 3, 2009
Her twin screws combined with dual diesel and gas turbine engines give the ship the thrust she needs for a quick 28-knot intercept speed, but also allow for her to exhibit a 60-day endurance with a range of 12,000 nautical miles. The cutter includes an aft launch and recovery area for two rigid hull inflatable boats, an expansive flight deck able to accommodate a range of rotary wing aircraft and modern command and control systems. (Primezone Releases)
Cat sees stabilizing sales through dealer data Sep 22, 2009
Worldwide dealer sales of Caterpillar's reciprocating and turbine engines, meanwhile, fell 27 percent in the three months ended Aug. 31. That represented an improvement over the three months that ended July 31, when sales fell 33 percent. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Defense contractor Chromalloy fires up presence Sep 18, 2009
TAMPA Chromalloy, a company that manufactures parts and repairs gas turbine engines, plans to double its local staff and invest $12 million in a new Tampa Bay area facility to boost production. There s not going to be another manufacturing facility like this in the world. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
StandardAero Breaks Ground on New CFM56 Facility Sep 17, 2009
StandardAero also provides service support for GE's LM1600 marine gas turbine engines. StandardAero, a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company with $1. (PR Newswire)
New Navy Ship To Arrive In San Diego Monday Sep 15, 2009
The ship is the eighth and last in the Wasp Class but the first in the class to feature gas turbine engines and an electric drive. "At high speeds it runs on gas turbine engines and at lower speeds it runs on an electric drive -- just like a hybrid car," said Capt. Bob Kopas, the ship's skipper. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
10 dead, dozens missing at Russian hydro plant Aug 18, 2009
Two of the plant's 10 turbine engines were destroyed and another one was seriously damaged. Summing up the damage, Shoigu said, "We're probably talking about years rather than months to restore three of the 10 turbines.". (CNN -- World)
Biomass Wastes Aug 6, 2009
Several new generation small turbine engines have combustion chambers lined with silicon nitride and turbine wheels made of the same material. it is possible to adapt these engines to operate with biomass gasifiers and burn the biogass directly while avoiding the problem of carbon deposits on the turbine. (Energy Pulse, CO)
DRDO to tweak aircraft engine for tanks Aug 3, 2009
Another defence official added that Kaveri could even be used for powering battle tanks, the way Americas Abrams tanks are fitted with Honeywell-manufactured gas turbine engines. Meanwhile, officials are also working at developing a smaller version of Kaveri, which could power drones-unmanned aerial vehicles. (India Times)
Navy to target drone Jul 30, 2009
Engines: Four gas turbine engines ... Engines: Four gas turbine engines. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
U.S. and India Renewable Energy Partnership Can Ameliorate Global 'Climate Change' Issues Jul 28, 2009
EnergyPulse - Insight Analysis and Commentary on the Global Power Industry. Free Newsletter Sign up today for your free subscription to the EnergyPulse Weekly Update - delivered directly to your e-mail box. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Rhinestahl moving to Mason Jul 17, 2009
Rhinestahl s tools are used by airlines and businesses that use turbine engines for power generation all over the world. The tools are highly specialized and complex, with maybe one tool for one nut for one stage of an operation on a specific engine, Moeller said. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Up in the sky! It's a pricey hobby! Jul 13, 2009
These are no ordinary planes, but high-performing pieces of machinery with turbine engines that fly at 200 mph and can cost up to $50,000. This weekend, more than 300 people from five states and Canada came to the Capital Region for the fifth annual Capital Jets Airshow at South Albany Airport. (Albany Times Union)
Rerouted to rail oblivion Jul 6, 2009
With their new, compact turbine engines, the rebuilt Turbos were conceived as a diesel-fueled cousin to Amtrak's high-speed electric Acela trains. They're fast. (Albany Times Union)
Honeywell gets $400 million for Reaper Jun 16, 2009
This funding will be used to develop and mature technologies for turbine engines, thermal management, power, controls, health management, and alternative fuels, said Ron J. Rich, Honeywell Aerospace director of advanced technology. The project is an effort between the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Energy and private industry. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Tractor pullers say its a blast Jun 1, 2009
Jimmy Kendle of Hagerstown drives a modified tractor with two turbine engines and pulls a distance of 294. 63 feet, Saturday at the Washington County Tractor Pullers Association annual event at the Washington County Agricultural Education Center. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Chromalloy plans to hire additional 130 workers in San Antonio May 23, 2009
The company has developed several Federal Aviation Administration-approved repairs that help extend the life of turbine engines and significantly reduce their maintenance costs, Ferguson says. Texas is blessed to be home to companies like Chromalloy that provide needed jobs for hard-working Texans, and contribute valuable products and services that keep the wheels of our economy moving forward, says Gov. Rick Perry. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Phillip Fienen Joins Precision Aviation Group as New Regional Sales Manager May 22, 2009
A former Marine crew chief for the Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter, Fienen also has extensive proficiency with Pratt-Whitney and Rolls Royce turbine engines. "This is a great opportunity to use my entire experience with engine and airframe accessories to help Precision's customer base and show the customer how we can benefit them with our MRO services and inventory," Fienen said. (PR Newswire)
Parker is Named Rolls-Royce Supplier of the Year for Gas Turbines May 22, 2009
CLEVELAND, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: ), the world leader in motion and control technologies, announced that its Parker Aerospace business group has received the Rolls-Royce Supplier of the Year award for gas turbine engines. (Logo: ). (PR Newswire)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Honors Legacy of U.S. Navy's First African-American Admiral With Christening of Gravely (DDG 107) May 17, 2009
Four gas turbine engines will power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots. Gravely (DDG 107) is a part of the Arleigh Burke (DDG 51)-class of guided missile destroyers, built around the Aegis combat system and the SPY-1D multi-function phased array radar. (Primezone Releases)
BELAC LLC cuts price of aircraft blades May 6, 2009
San Antonio-based Chromalloy specializes in the overhaul, repair and manufacture of turbine components for military, industrial and aircraft gas turbine engines. It is a subsidiary of. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Textron sells subsidiary company Apr 4, 2009
HR Textron, a segment of Textron Systems, supplies actuation systems and products for aircraft, guided weapons, armored vehicles and turbine engines. The buying company, Woodward, is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
The Potential for Air-cooled High-Temperature Nuclear Reactors Apr 2, 2009
Closed-cycle turbine engines can offer a wide range of output at high efficiency by varying system pressure to many times above or below atmospheric between LP turbine exhaust and LP compressor intake. Multistage Closed-Cycle turbine. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Successfully Executes Acceptance Trials for the U.S. Navy's Newest Amphibious Ship Makin Island (LHD 8) Mar 21, 2009
The gas turbine engines and electric drive, a change from previous steam-powered ships, will provide significant life-cycle savings in manpower and maintenance costs over the previous ships. When LHD 8 arrived back in Pascagoula, four brooms were raised symbolizing a successful sea trial. (Primezone Releases)
The Impending Resurgence of Small-site Decentralized Power Generation Mar 18, 2009
A new range of micro turbine engines of up to 250-Kw and even up to 500-Kw of output is presently being tested ... Many buildings in large cities in the NE USA already have micro turbine engines of up to 100-Kw of output installed in their basements and capable of providing back-up power during severe weather and when grid power is unavailable. (Energy Pulse, CO)
LETTER: In memory of a Marbleheader Mar 17, 2009
There, he and his co-workers received the E for Production Award while working on the turbine engines for the battleship USS Missouri. They finished them over a month ahead of schedule. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Alternatives in Ontario Electric Power Mar 9, 2009
Large gas turbine engines do emit a hotter exhaust that can generate saturated steam. There are several industries that can use the combination of electric power and the exhaust heat. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Navy's tugs fail to pull warship off sea bottom Feb 14, 2009
Propulsion: 4 gas turbine engines ... Navy and Coast Guard personnel are monitoring the surrounding area from shore, from the air and from the sea for any signs of leaking diesel marine fuel, which propels the cruiser's four jet turbine engines ... Propulsion: 4 gas turbine engines. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Captain of grounded warship relieved of duty Feb 11, 2009
Propulsion: 4 gas turbine engines ... Propulsion: 4 gas turbine engines. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Navy warship runs aground off reef runway Feb 7, 2009
Saturday, February 07, 2009. We've got everything in our. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
