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Providing materials and fabrication support to the Advanced
Turbine Systems Program in the development of gas turbine systems. The program includes a design initiative for combustors, airfoils, and cooling capability. Initiatives for small industrial turbines include cycle modifications and use of ceramic components.
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Chevron/Texaco
Bakersfield, California |
Combustor Liner |
Malden Mills
Lawrence, Massachusetts |
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Creating continuous fiber ceramic composites (CFCCs) and environmental barrier coatings (EBCs) to protect the ceramics from harsh turbine environments. Operating at two sites for more than 40,000 total hours.
Graded Al203 environmental barrier coating on silicon nitride formed by depositing and heat treating a metallic TiCrAl coating |
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Providing graphite foam heat sinks that are two to five times lighter and three to four times smaller than conventional heat sinks. |
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Corrosion of electrodes limits the spark plug life to about 1000
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