David Budworth Gas Turbine Engine
A very rare and little known about engine the Budworth. Budworth gas turbines were a British company which was formed by the ex-Rover design engineer David Budworth. Budworth engines were produced in a factory in Harwich and were mainly used for ground applications. It is possible a number of small propulsion engines also existed, these engines were christened with names such as Brill, Buzzard or Puffin.
Budworth Specification (Estimated)

Power Output.............................................................................50 Bhp
RPM...........................................................................................40,000
Compressor..............................................................................Centrifugal Impeller
Combustion Chamber...............................................................Reverse Flow Annular Six Burners?
Turbine.....................................................................................Radial Inflow Impeller
Layout.......................................................................................Single Spool with Reduction Gearbox
Starting......................................................................................Electric
Ignition.......................................................................................High Energy
Fuel System................................................................................Gear Pump with Centrifugal Governor?
Lubrication.................................................................................Dry Sump?
Application.................................................................................Instructional Engine found in Delf University, Holland

 

 

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