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Post by jonqpublik on Oct 19, 2010 5:17:49 GMT -5
Hello JATO Members, I'm glad to be aboard, because I am a turbine owner and maker. As for being an owner, I've had these two GT 15 Gas Turbines from Adolph Saurer since 1996. Both are equipped with pull starters. My question is, does any one know any thing about these turbine engines, serial no.s 014 and 026? What their use was? What they might be worth? What I might be able to do with them? etc.  As for the maker, well that is a bit of a story. I built my first ram jet engine in high school (1981) and worked on several version since then for a rotor tip ram jet helicopter. I currently design and fabricate wind turbines, which I know is not a jet  , but it does uses the jet stream. Ha! Ha!  Anyhow, if any of your/our members knows any thing about these turbines please let me know. Thanks! ;D Attachments:
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Post by jonqpublik on Oct 19, 2010 6:16:16 GMT -5
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Post by ernie wrenn on Oct 19, 2010 8:06:48 GMT -5
Swiss built GT15 15HP (10KW) gas turbine engine. In 1966 it was the World's smallest production gas turbine engine.
Originally fitted to the Hansa HFB320 business jet. Apu power pack.
ernie
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Post by ernie wrenn on Oct 19, 2010 8:12:09 GMT -5
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Probably one of the most unique gas turbines in the world the Saurer GT15. The GT15 was the worlds smallest production gas turbine in the mid 1960s, it is virtualy the size of many model engines which we know today. For many years it was suggested that very small engines were impossible to produce, this engine disproves this.
Adolf Saurer LTD of Arbon in Switzerland was a large heavey engineering company producing trucks, railway locomotives and deisel engines. The GT15 gas turbine was sold for use as a small APU and also for portable generating equipment.Only 22 units were delivered for use as the APU on the Hansa HFB320 biz jet.
The GT15 is a very inervative power plant, the fuel supply was also used as a lubricant, this engine contains no oil. Certain versions of this engine also had one entirely unique feature- it was started by a pull cord! A spring loaded cable retracts into the gearbox and when required is pulled vigorously in and out to start the engine. Considerable effort was required to reach self sustaining speed, a dislocated shoulder often resulted!
Saurer still exist today but they produce textile manufacturing machinery, all traces of gas turbine work have sadly gone.
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Saurer GT15 Specification
Output..................................................................15 Bhp
RPM.....................................................................85,000
Compressor..........................................................Centrifugal Impeller
Combustion Chamber...........................................Radial with Rotary Atomizer
Turbine.................................................................Radial Inflow Impeller
Layout..................................................................Single Spool with Reduction Gear
Ignition..................................................................High Energy Ignitor
Fuel System...........................................................Gear Pump with Electronic Control System
Starting..................................................................Electric Starter/Generator or Pull Cord
Lubrication ...........................................................Fuel Supplied by Gear Pump, Scavenge Pump, Fuel Cooler
Application............................................................Hansa HF320 Biz Jet APU, Ground Genset
Inset: Turbine Wheel
Original Portable Gen-Set: GT15 driving a 9KW 400 C/S Alternator
Completed engine mounted in a frame with electronic control box.
GT15 Gas Turbine Fitted with Manufactured Starter/Generator Mounting
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jonqpublik
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Post by jonqpublik on Oct 21, 2010 5:53:22 GMT -5
Ernie, Thanks for the info. I'm still need to ascertain their value, and to see if there is any interest for them anywhere. Thanks, Jon Attachments:
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Post by ernie wrenn on Oct 21, 2010 7:55:11 GMT -5
Being only 15 hp and such a limited number made.... parts are going to be unavailable.. I would say it would be a good base to build from, but no applications. (foot warmer!)
Put them on e-bay and see what the bid gets to. Might be someone that MUST have them! List them indepently, you will get more bids..
Ernie
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Post by ray on May 16, 2013 2:27:38 GMT -5
Hello JATO Members, I'm glad to be aboard, because I am a turbine owner and maker. As for being an owner, I've had these two GT 15 Gas Turbines from Adolph Saurer since 1996. Both are equipped with pull starters. My question is, does any one know any thing about these turbine engines, serial no.s 014 and 026? What their use was? What they might be worth? What I might be able to do with them? etc. As for the maker, well that is a bit of a story. I built my first ram jet engine in high school (1981) and worked on several version since then for a rotor tip ram jet helicopter. I currently design and fabricate wind turbines, which I know is not a jet , but it does uses the jet stream. Ha! Ha! Anyhow, if any of your/our members knows any thing about these turbines please let me know. Thanks! ;D |
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Post by ray on May 16, 2013 2:28:04 GMT -5
Do you still have these engines?
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, but it does uses the jet stream. Ha! Ha! 
