GTRE GTX-35VS KAVERI

A SEMINAR REPORT Submitted by

TAMILSELVAN N

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NOVEMBER 2010

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GTRE GTX-35VS KAVERI

The GTRE GTX-35VS Kaveri is a afterburning turbofan being developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), a lab under the DRDO in Bangalore, India An indigenous Indian design. The Kaveri was intended to power production models of the HAL Tejas fighter (LCA). Twelve materials (Titanium, Steel and super alloys) have been developed and type certified.

Type National origin Manufacturer First run Application Number built Program cost

- Turbofan - India - Gas Turbine Research Establishment - 1996 - HAL Tejas - 8 - estimated more than US$640 million

SPECIFICATION: Type: Afterburning turbofan Length: 137.4 in (3490 mm) Diameter: 35.8 in (910 mm) Dry weight: 2,427 lb (1,100 kg) Maximum thrust: Military thrust (throttled):11,687 lbf (52.0 kN) Full afterburner:18,210 lbf (81.0 kN) Specific fuel consumption: Military thrust: 0.78 lb/(lbfh) (79.52 kg/(kNh)) Full afterburner: 2.03 lb/(lbfh) (207.00 kg/(kNh))

PROGRAM: In 1986,DRDO planed to an indigenous powerplant for the LCA. Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), which had some experience in developing jet engines. the GTRE would take up a turbofan design which it designated the GTX-35VS "Kaveri" (named after the Kaveri River).
expected to 93-month programme projected to cost Indian rupee382 crore

DESIGN: low-bypass-ratio (BPR) afterburning turbofan engine six-stage core high-pressure (HP) compressor with variable inlet guide vanes (IGVs) three-stage low-pressure (LP) compressor with transonic blading

 an annular combustion chamber, and cooled single-stage HP and LP turbines The general arrangement is similar to contemporary combat engines(Eurojet EJ200, General Electric F414, and Snecma M88) Specifically designed for the Indian operating environment(from hot desert to the highest mountain range in the world) An indigenous Full-Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) unit, called Kaveri Digital Engine Control Unit (KADECU) has been developed by the Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE),Bangalore.

CURRENT STATUS: The general arrangement is similar to contemporary combat engines(Eurojet EJ200, General Electric F414, and Snecma M88) Specifically designed for the Indian operating environment(from hot desert to the highest mountain range in the world) An indigenous Full-Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) unit, called Kaveri Digital Engine Control Unit (KADECU) has been developed by the Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE),Bangalore.

APPLICATIONS: HAL Tejas HAL Medium Combat Aircraft Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

REFERENCES: Gunston, Bill (Ed.) (June 15, 2006). "GTRE Kaveri" in Janes Aero-Engines, Issue 14. Coulsdon, Surrey, UK: Jane's Information Group Limited. ISBN 0-7106-1405-5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GTRE_GTX-35VS_Kaveri#Engine_cycle http://frontierindia.net/kaveri-engine-gathers-momentum