Journal of Aeronautics & Aerospace Engineering
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ISSN: 2168-9792
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ISSN: 2168-9792
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John T Herbon
Tanzania
Research Article
NASA Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project Develops Next-Generation Low-Emissions Combustor Technologies (Phase I)
Author(s): Clarence T Chang, Chi-Ming Lee, John T Herbon and Stephen K KramerClarence T Chang, Chi-Ming Lee, John T Herbon and Stephen K Kramer
NASA’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) Project is working with industry to develop the fuel flexible combustor technologies for a new generation of low-emissions engine targeted for the 2020 timeframe. These new combustors will reduce Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions to half of current state-of-the-art (SOA) combustors, while simultaneously reducing noise and fuel burn. The purpose of the low NOx fuel-flexible combustor research is to advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Integration Readiness Level (IRL) of a low NOx, fuel flexible combustor to the point where it can be integrated in the next generation of aircraft. To reduce project risk and optimize research benefit NASA chose to found two Phase 1 contracts. The first Phase 1 contracts went to engine manufactures and were awarded to: General Electric Company, and Pratt & Whitney Company. The second Pha.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2168-9792.1000116