http://www.turbinetechnologies.com RSS feeds for Turbine Technologies 60 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/82/united-states-military-academy-west-point-receives-turnkey-educational-turbo-electric-generator#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=82 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=82&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/82/united-states-military-academy-west-point-receives-turnkey-educational-turbo-electric-generator Turbine Technologies' staff returned from New York this week following a product delivery and training visit.  The Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering faculty and staff, from the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, welcomed our group onto campus for the commissioning of their new TurboGenTM training system", stated company President, Mike Kutrieb. The Chetek, WI designed and manufactured device allows Army cadets and future officers to gain valuable experience in the operation and analysis of energy related topics, along with data acquisition techniques and analysis.  First start up of the jet engine electrical generator at West Point Austin Bitney, a process automation technician with the company mentioned that “The campus is awe-inspiring and the history of West Point dates back to our countries founding.  Generals, astronauts and even U.S. Presidents are alumni.  Two American Presidents have been graduates of the US Military Academy- Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight David Eisenhower.  The President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, was also a West Point Graduate.  I was excited and a little nervous to present my portion of the training.  I focused my presentation on methods of gathering and storing operational system data”.    Briefing Room at USMA West Point, NY discussing Turbine Technologies' TurboGen product Tom Kutrieb, responsible for product manufacturing and deliveries, mentioned that “Austin is a 2023 Chetek-Weyerhaeuser high school graduate and an academic honors graduate of CVTC’s Automation Engineering Technology program.  He recently joined Turbine Technologies and I’m extremely impressed with his abilities and work ethic.  Austin and I were talking on the flight home and had a laugh when we realized that all three on the trip are Chetek graduates, but only about 40 years apart.  This delivery is a milestone in that we now have product at the U.S. Air Force Academy, the United States Naval Academy, both East and West Coast Maritime academies and now with the United States Military Academy at West Point”. Austin Bitney, a Turbine Technologies' process automation technician, touring West Point and overlooking the scenic Hudson River Mike Kutrieb Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:82 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/62/turbine-technologies-first-and-only-gas-turbine-engine-manufacturer-to-offer-electronic-models-to-enhance-education#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=62 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=62&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/62/turbine-technologies-first-and-only-gas-turbine-engine-manufacturer-to-offer-electronic-models-to-enhance-education Turbine Technologies, Ltd. has recently announced the addition of a new software piece that will enhance the educational experience offered by our fully functioning gas turbine lab products (MiniLab and TurboGen).  "We're the only equipment manufacturer of a turnkey jet engine demonstrator that not only offers a complete data acquisition solution, but now also offers a software piece that entails electronic solid models of all aerodynamic flow components and their related material properties", said new business development manager Perry Kuznar, P.E.  This package will allow follow on analysis with F.E.A and C.F.D. tools and even more basic calculations like velocity vector diagrams.  As solid models, these files will also offer mass properties and be able to provide volume and component weights.   Toby Kutrieb, VP explains "We are uniquely positioned to offer these files because of the fact that we are the original designer and manufacturer of the SR30 turbojet engine.  Other providers of this type of equipment typically package surplus engine solutions, or even use hobby engines developed around automotive turbocharger parts and are therefore not privy to the actual design files".  For additional information, please click here. Mike Kutrieb Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:62 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/55/turbine-technologies-expanding-chinese-market-presence#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=55 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=55&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/55/turbine-technologies-expanding-chinese-market-presence Today we're welcoming the University of Shangahi for Science and Technology into our operator family. Professor Zhi Jun Zhao has taken delivery of our turboshaft engine demonstrator- TurboGen and Steam turbine lab- RankineCycler. Thanks Tsingso Technologies for facilitating the delivery! Check out their website detailing our products for the Chinese educational marketplace:http://tsingso.com/ 北京青铄兴业科技有限公司—涡轮机试验台、新能源试验台 tsingso.com 北京青铄兴业科技有限公司—涡轮机试验台、新能源试验台 Administrator Account Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:55 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/53/wisconsin-state-representative-roger-rivard-visits-turbine-technologies#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=53 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=53&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/53/wisconsin-state-representative-roger-rivard-visits-turbine-technologies   Wisconsin’s 75th District Representative, Roger Rivard, recently took time out of his busy schedule to visit Turbine Technologies, Ltd. (TTL) of Chetek, WI.   “Mr. Rivard’s visit allowed our group to familiarize him with our company and specifically to discuss future job creation opportunities at our facility”, stated Perry Kuznar, TTL VP.   Wolfgang Kutrieb, TTL founder and company president, thanked Mr. Rivard for his successful efforts in moving the district forward- specifically with his recent jobs creation bill that passed the Wisconsin Senate by a margin of 26-7.  Mr. Kutrieb went on to say that “Our family business has been operating in Chetek since 1978 and we’ve witnessed the impact, both positively and negatively, of the vision and actions of our political representatives.  We greatly appreciate the fact that Mr. Rivard comes from a small business background and that he shares our vision in job creation.    Our products ship to over 100 countries worldwide with an export rate that approaches 60%.  Our continued growth in this market sector will require additional investments and we look forward to a cooperative working relationship that will grow opportunities at our company and within this rural district.”     ###     About TTL       Turbine Technologies is an engineering and technology company that designs and manufactures educational laboratory equipment.  TTL products ship to engineering colleges and research institutions around the globe and are presently in operation at over 100 countries worldwide.  Visit:  www.turbinetechnologies.com       Mike Kutrieb Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:53 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/34/bangkok-thailand-company-completes-turbojet-engine-operator-training#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=34 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=34&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/34/bangkok-thailand-company-completes-turbojet-engine-operator-training Mr. Thanesvorn Siri-achawawath, Innovative Instruments Company’s sales manager, from Bangkok, Thailand recently completed turbojet engine operator training at Turbine Technologies’ facility in Chetek, Wisconsin.  "His visit to Wisconsin enables him to provide specific product support elements to Innovative Instruments’ university clients in Thailand”, stated Holly Buchman (Product Applications Specialist at Turbine Technologies, Ltd.).  Holly went on to mention that "Not only was his visit educational from the hands-on side of equipment operation, but it also allowed Thanesvorn to become familiar with our in-house design and manufacturing capabilities and to put names with faces.”  His tour included a brief overview of numerous unique aspects that included Turbine Technologies’ rapid prototyping lab, super-alloy foundry and engine test cells.   Perry Kuznar, Turbine Technologies’ VP, remarked “We’re looking forward to adding engineering educators from Thailand to our growing operator family. The first gas turbine lab delivery scheduled for Innovative Instruments is planned for the latter half of October, 2012 and will join units that are presently operating at the Royal Thai Air Force and the Civilian Aviation Center in Thailand.”   Pictured, from left to right:  Perry Kuznar, TTL VP, Mr. Thanesvorn Siri-achawawath of Innovative Instruments Tom Kutrieb, TTL engine specialist, Holly Buchman, TTL Product Applications Specialist.    Pctured above:  Turbine Technologies, Ltd.'s gas turbine engine test facility WindLab product demonstration Rapid Prototyping Lab tour        Mike Kutrieb Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:34 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/5/minilab-power-system-supports-arpa-e-bio-fuels-testing#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=5 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/5/minilab-power-system-supports-arpa-e-bio-fuels-testing TTL released a story through various media outlets which focused on its’ MiniLab™ Gas Turbine Power System being utilized for Bio-Fuels Research. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/7/model-6218-daq-product-upgrades-feature-latest-national-instruments-systems#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=7 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/7/model-6218-daq-product-upgrades-feature-latest-national-instruments-systems While developing the TurboGen™ Gas Turbine Electrical Generation System, Turbine Technologies, Ltd. determined their most ambitious educational lab system design to date should feature the latest onboard data acquisition and virtual instrument panel systems.  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:23:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9/new-sprayview-system-advances-bio-fuels-research#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=9 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/9/new-sprayview-system-advances-bio-fuels-research Turbine Technologies, Ltd. (TTL) has introduced the SprayView™ Fuel Atomization Verification System. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/12/bio-diesel-successfully-run-in-sr-30-jet-engine#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=12 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=12&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/12/bio-diesel-successfully-run-in-sr-30-jet-engine Sometimes, it pays to know your neighbors. Sun Power Bio-Diesel of Cumberland, WI is a producer of cold-flow canola-based bio-diesel fuel. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:12 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/16/engineering-tv-features-pt-50-turboshaft-engine#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=16 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=16&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/16/engineering-tv-features-pt-50-turboshaft-engine The Turbine Technologies PT-50 turboshaft engine offers a new heavy fuel solution for UAV’s requiring a 50 HP class engine. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:16 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/17/turbine-technologies-ltd-to-unveil-50-hp-turboshaft-engine-at-auvsi-north-america#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=17 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=17&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/17/turbine-technologies-ltd-to-unveil-50-hp-turboshaft-engine-at-auvsi-north-america Turbine Technologies will be unveiling its PT-50 turboshaft engine in San Diego at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:17 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/43/university-of-wisconsin-promotes-technology-transfer-with-turbine-technologies#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=43 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=43&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/43/university-of-wisconsin-promotes-technology-transfer-with-turbine-technologies Ceramic Laser Machining, Real-Time Sensor Applications Examined to Further Gas Turbine Engine Performance Exploring collaborative research and practical technology transfer opportunities, the University of Wisconsin - Madison sent six distinguished professors and members of the Chancellor's staff to Chetek, Wisconsin to visit with engineers and managers from Turbine Technologies. The UW - Madison team was particularly interested in the company's line of small gas turbine engines manufactured for education and research purposes, as well as unmanned aerial vehicle and distributed power applications, and was seeking ideas as to how to practically apply current University research projects to relevant gas turbine problems. "Turbine Technologies has always sought out and employed advanced technologies, particularly within our gas turbine applications," said Mike Kutrieb, VP of Turbine Technologies. "We spend a considerable amount of time in research and development in an attempt to extract every bit of performance from our engines. When the University of Wisconsin - Madison requested a visit to view our progress and discuss specific technology transfer opportunities, we were more than eager to meet with them." Among the UW - Madison visitors was Professor Frank Pfefferkorn, a graduate of Purdue University doing cutting-edge research in ceramic material manufacturing techniques. Directing UW - Madison's Laser-Assisted Multi-Scale Manufacturing Laboratory, Professor Pfefferkorn has published numerous papers describing work relating to the use of lasers for ceramic machining. Professor Pfefferkorn discussed his work in depth and examined several engine components that could benefit from his research efforts.   University of Wisconsin- Madison faculty stop for a picture following a close examination of Turbine Technologies' MiniLab Gas Turbine Power System during their visit to discuss research and technology transfer opportunities  Mr. Kutrieb remarked, "Turbine Technologies is well versed in high-temperature, precision vacuum investment casting of conventional stainless steels and Super Alloys. Our efforts in engine optimization have brought us within the practical temperature limits of these materials. For this reason, we've become particularly interested in ceramics and are committing substantial resources to determining effective ways of utilizing these materials to allow higher gas turbine operating temperatures and the efficiencies those operating realms afford. Professor Pfefferkorn's work is extremely exciting and indicative of the direction we wish to move." Professor Patrick Farrell, Director of the Engine Research Center at the UW - Madison described the scope of his work relating to engine combustion and current sensor technology used to measure those processes. The Engine Research Center, a U.S. Army Center of Excellence, is a major research and educational institution investigating the fundamentals and applications of internal combustion engines. Turbine Technologies' engineers, working under a recently awarded U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command Research and Development contract focusing on small gas turbine performance, were particularly interested in Professor Farrell's ideas and work relating to real-time measurement of internal engine operating parameters. Also present were Professor Gregory Nellis, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, working on gas bearing supported turbomachinery, and Professor Riccardo Bonazza, Ph.D. Aeronautics - California Institute of Technology, currently doing research on shock wave suppression. Dean Lawrence Casper and Chancellor's Office Director Allen Dines further met with company representatives to promote the University's overall research capabilities and to offer such services to Turbine Technologies in its work of advancing small gas turbine performance.     Mike Kutrieb Wed, 15 Dec 2004 22:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:43 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/40/active-turbine-blade-tip-measurement#Comments 0 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=84&ModuleID=432&ArticleID=40 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=40&PortalID=0&TabID=84 http://www.turbinetechnologies.com/news/articletype/articleview/articleid/40/active-turbine-blade-tip-measurement Universite de Liege Professor Modifies Small Turbojet for Research   Olivier Leonard of the Universite de Liege in Belgium completed a visit to Turbine Technologies' factory where he participated in the modification and testing of an engine specifically for experimentation. Recognizing the usefulness of the SR-30 Turbojet as a jet engine research platform, Professor Leonard requested a particular modification to further his work in advancing jet engine testing and operational measurement techniques. Utilizing a stock SR-30 from the Universite de Liege's MiniLab Gas Turbine Power System, a series of modifications were engineered that allowed the mounting of a specialized linear capacitive distance sensor. This sensor was positioned in such a way that an active measurement could be made of turbine blade tip distances during operation of the engine. "We worked together with Dr. Leonard to engineer a safe modification to his engine that would permit the type of measurements he was after," said Tom Kutrieb, Turbine Technologies' Director of Engine Manufacturing. "The initial idea was raised almost a year ago, but because of the school's heavy usage of the engine and Dr. Leonard's busy schedule, it was only now that we've had the opportunity to make the modifications. The sensor installed was considered so valuable and essential to Dr. Leonard's research that he personally delivered it and was on hand to observe and test its installation."   In just a few days, the modifications were complete and the engine was installed in Turbine Technologies' test cell for initial trials and to calibrate the sensor. Professor Leonard provided a signal-conditioning unit that interfaced directly with the equipment in the company's test cell. With the engine under power, instrumentation showed the sensor to be working properly and that useful data would be available. Even after a short test run, it was apparent that turbine blade growth due to thermal expansion would be easily measured with the sensor and signal conditioner. Professor Leonard is the Director of Turbine Propulsion Research at Liege. He has co-authored several papers on the development of new measurement methodologies that enable robust real time detection of faulty measurements through statistical means, and to suppress these faults during the test. Automatic learning methods such as artificial neural networks are also being studied for application and matching to the developed robust validation procedures. The end goal is to develop an efficient way to identify which sensor may be contributing faulty data during engine tests in real time rather than during data reduction well after the test is completed. The SR-30 engine factors prominently in the development of these methods because of acquisition cost, operating economy and ease of operation. "Turbine Technologies usually discourages operator modifications of engines. However, when accomplished with factory approval and used in a controlled research setting, the engine is ideally suited for studies such as those being conducted by Dr. Leonard. We welcome such opportunities and like to use his work as an interesting example of what the SR-30 and MiniLab Gas Turbine System are capable of in a research setting," remarked Mr. Kutrieb. Professor Leonard holds an SR30 Cutaway Model while determining where to install the active turbine blade tip clearance sensor.  "I had quite a successful week in Chetek!" said Professor Leonard following the installation and test of the measurement system   Mike Kutrieb Fri, 16 Apr 2004 21:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:40