ST50 homebuilt gas turbine, jet engine

Heres my Cummins ST50 based gas turbine.

I built this after building a couple of "traditional" turbocharger based jets. I removed the cast iron scroll and fabricated the turbine shroud, nozzle guide vanes and all the other combustor components from 321 and 304 stainless. Sorry guys, I dont have plans drawn up for it.

I did one pull test with it using a furniture dolly and fish scale.. probably not the most accurate method but still managed about 60lbs.

It currently runs on propane. Next on the list of things to do is to install the oil cooler and fan kit, and finish the swap to kerosene.

Pics of the build here-
http://photobucket.com/coldrider_f4
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Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Jet
• engine
• gas
• turbine
• turbocharger
• jet

[LMPb455]

i bet he pooped his pants when it moved forward lol :)

[alisonlovemara]

beleza



[stiffdanny]

How much

[Markitos203]

This is THE nicest homemade turbine in youtube. I want to build a direct drive turbo shaft this size but with a 2 stage compressor. I like the fact that you kept it radial turbine (even tho i'm sure it was easier that way) that's the way to go in my opinion especially if you need the torque to drive something. I have no idea what it takes to compound 2 compressors, the only trend i notice from drawings is the second compressor impeller is smaller and the exducer is narrower.

[Tuningology]

btw: 8 ppl didnt understand what this is.

[Tuningology]

Yes Sir the most clean and good worked turbine ive ever seen on youtube. Nice jproject!

[GodsMechanic]

Too awesome!! Looks very well executed and "pretty" to boot =)

[Pneumaticcannon]

Chuck Norris Leaf Blower !!!!

[PetjaTouru]

You made plane on 1:22

[vSxScopeZz]

jesus the power on that