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Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Automobile Reference Collection
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MAIN COMPONENTS OF Chrysler Corporation twin regenerator gas turbine engine which will power the company's limited production turbine passenger car to be distributed to selected motorists beginning this fall are: (A) accessory drive; (B) compressor impeller, which draws air in and compresses it; (C) right regenerator rotor, which recovers heat from exhaust gases to heat incoming air; (D) variable nozzle unit which provides engine braking, improved acceleration and fuel economy; (E) power turbine, which provides the power to the rear wheels; (F) reduction gear, which reduces power turbine rpm approximately 10 to 1; (G) left regenerator rotor; (H) first-stage turbine, which drives compressor impeller and accessories; (I) burner, where fuel burns with air to produce a temperature of 1700 degrees, providing energy to drive the two turbine stages; (J) fuel nozzle, which sprays fuel into the burner; (K) igniter; (L) starter-generator; (M) regenerator drive shaft; (N) ingnition unit.

Creation Year: 1964