U.S. Navy On-Line Compressor Washing of Marine Gas Turbine Engines

Abstract

Compressor waterwashing is a necessary maintenance practice to maintain compressor efficiency for all types of gas turbine engines. This paper discusses U.S. Navy involvement with prototype on-line compressor cleaning systems on marine gas turbine engines. These engines include the General Electric LM2500, the Garrett 831-800, and the Allison 501-K17.