LYNN, Mass. — On March 22 the Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program achieved a significant program milestone with the “light off” — the first time fuel is ignited in the engine to produce power — of ...

Lag is the bane of every turbocharged engine, and the ways people have tried to eliminate it boggle the mind. From twincharging to cold-air antilag, an MGU-H, or even just one turbo per cylinder, it ...

On 28 June the Army’s Aviation Turbine Engines (ATE) Project Office Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) concluded First Engine to Test (FETT) of the very first GE built T901 engine for Army ...

For more than 100 years, the internal combustion engine (ICE) has been the mechanism of choice for vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Across all configurations, the principle is the same: a mix of fuel ...

A George Stone Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology Program graduate and his employer have created a hands-on apparatus to help future students. Sean Rader, director of maintenance at ...

As turbine blades experience high temperatures they can begin to elongate and rub up against the engine’s case wall. Credit: Australian Transport Safety Board Modern turbine engines are reliable when ...

A modern jet engine is a complex mechanical wonder. However, these aren't engines that will just roar into action with the turn of a key or the press of a button. Often, turbine engines will need ...

Publicity photo of a first-generation Union Pacific GTEL locomotive and a circa-1923 electric auto in Fremont, Neb. The auto was owned by a local woman and the locomotive was on its way west to haul ...

Optimizing the airflow within turbine engines is critical in reaching peak efficiency and performance. Airflow management guarantees that the engine operates within the design parameters, maximizing ...