simple ppt of micro turbine

1. CONTENTSCONTENTS
Introduction
Classification
Characteristics curves
Challenges
Applications
Recent developments
Conclusion

2. INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Micro turbines are capable of producing
10 -100 watts of electrical power
It has an energy density 10 times than
existing batteries.
It can be used in power generation
applications like space vehicles, electronic
devices etc…

3. RADIAL TYPE MICRO TURBINERADIAL TYPE MICRO TURBINE

4. MICRO AXIAL TYPE TURBINEMICRO AXIAL TYPE TURBINE

5. TURBINE ROTORTURBINE ROTOR

6. MECHANICALMECHANICAL
CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS
Torque as function of speed and supply pressure

7. Mechanical power of the turbine

8. Efficiency of the turbineEfficiency of the turbine

9. ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
CHARACTERISTICSCHARACTERISTICS
Electrical power

10. Total efficiency

11. CHALLENGESCHALLENGES
• Heat loss due to the high surface to
volume ratio
• Cooling problems
• manufacturing the components
(turbine blades)
• Generation of thermal stresses
• Design of air bearings

12. APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS
Remote areas.
Space vehicles.
Electronic devices.
Energy supply for factories, military bases

13. RECENT DEVELOPMENTSRECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Coupling of SOFC to increase the
efficiency
Use of ceramic for turbine blades

14. CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
Micro turbine faces unique challenges for
combustion in small volume.
The principal difficulties are associated
with the limited residual time.
The micro turbine is in development
phase.