The author, as an engine technician, foresees the coming era of the gas turbine because of its high thermal efficiency, low cost oi manufacture and easy opera-tion, being just the final aims of all engines.
The to-day's gas turbines are reviewed and classified according to the fuels used;gas, gasoline, light or heavy oil, and coal.
The closed-cycle gas turbine and the free-piston gas turbine are briefly introduced.
A basic description of the atomic power engine and the reported principles, of the atomic piles, i.e., Graphite Pile, Heavy Water Tank and Water Boiler are given.
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