Safety Notes
Please remember the engine is not a toy and has the potential to cause bodily harm to you and others if misused.
The Merlin 90K is a sophisticated piece of machinery and should be treated with a high level of safety when it is
in operation.
The following guidelines should be read carefully and adhered to.
1.
Always keep a CO2 or similar fire extinguisher of at least 2Kg of CO2 contents close when starting and
operating the engine
2.
Always protect eyes and ears during the starting procedure.
3.
Be aware of the extreme intake suction hazard, we advise the use of a suitable commercial wire mesh Foreign
Object Damage guard to protect the engine intake. Ensure you have no loose items of clothing (ties, etc.) or
equipment which can readily be sucked into the engine intake, even from adjacent to the engine.
4.
Always operate your engine in open air away from confined spaces as the engine exhaust contains gases which
can cause asphyxiation and nuisance smells.
5.
Do not touch the engine whilst it is running. Turbines rotate at a very high rpm and the engine casing and
exhaust can reach very high temperatures. Ensure anything affected by heat is kept well clear of the engine and
exhaust during operation.
6.
Never use the engine near to sources of flammable gases, liquids or materials.
7.
Keep unauthorized persons, spectators, children and animals well away from the starting area (at least 30 ft or
10 meters away).
8.
Always handle turbine fuel and oil with care as they are highly flammable. Store them in appropriate labeled
containers. Never dispose inappropriately. We recommend the use of suitable disposable protective gloves for
the mixing of turbine oil/fuel.
Merlin 90 Mk2 Specifications
Dimensions:
Weight:
Nominal thrust
@ 15C and sea level:
Idle RPM:
Idle thrust @ 40,000:
EGT @ max rpm:
Fuel consumption:
Mas s flow:
Pressure ratio:
Fuel/oil:
Outer Diameter 90 mm; Length: 230 mm
1.010 grams (engine only including starter). 1250 gr including pump, ecu and fuel valves
Guaranteed 90N (9,18Kg-20.2lbf), typical 95N (21,2lbf) @ 152,000 rpm
40,000
4N (0.8lbf)
550-650 ºC
0.33 l/min at 90N
180g/sec
3.2 to 1
Ke 4% oil (3%-5% is OK) . Synthetic 2T motorcycle oil or turbine oil
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