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THE IMPORTANCE OF NEW MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT FOR INCREASING GAS TURBINES EFFICIENCY

F. A. Souza, F. M. Bastos, P. R. M. Jorge

Abstract



This study shows the effects of new materials for gas turbines and techniques for blade
coating. The implication on temperature limits of combustion chambers and consequently
on high efficiency is also analyzed.


Keywords


turbine; temperature; materials; super alloys; coatings.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5380/reterm.v3i2.3532