Measurements of exhaust emissions from the GTM-120 UAV engine using atmosFIR measuring equipment
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Faculty of Mechatronics, Armament and Aerospace, Military University of Technology, Poland
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Military University of Technology, Poland
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2025-05-08
Final revision date: 2025-06-25
Acceptance date: 2025-07-22
Online publication date: 2025-08-22
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Aleksandra Ludwiczak
Faculty of Mechatronics, Armament and Aerospace, Military University of Technology, ul. gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego 2, 00-908, Warsaw, Poland
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The article provides a detailed description of the design and key parameters of the GTM-120 turbine engine, along with flow calculations for this power unit at a selected operating point. These calculations were performed using GasTurb software, which is also capable of assessing nitrogen oxide emissions. Additionally, the article outlines the test stand and the methodology used to determine toxic compounds emitted by the engine. It analyzes the measured results of various exhaust components produced during the engine's operation, specifically focusing on the levels of nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides as influenced by rotational speed and temperature. Conducted studies have established a testing methodology for aviation turbine engines, based on the type of analyzer used. This methodology will facilitate the evaluation of other aviation turbine engines on stationary test stands.
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