Project Title:

Gas Turbine Combustor for Low Pattern Factor and Low NOx Emission

01.02-0731
Gas Turbine Combustor for Low Pattern Factor and Low NOx Emission
SOL-3 Resources, Inc.
76 Beaver Road
Reading
MA
01867
Jerry O.
Melconian
(617-942-0731)
LeRC

Abstract:

An innovative annular combustor configuration for aircraft and other gas turbine
engines is based on a variable-residence-time concept. The design allows large fuel
particles adequate time to completely burn in the circumferentially mixed primary
zone and has the potential of permitting higher turbine inlet temperature by reducing
the pattern factor and providing a major reduction in NOx emission.  High durability
of the combustor is achieved by use of the incoming air for dual functions. The experimental
and analytical efforts of this project are aimed at predicting the performance of
this novel combustor and comparing it with that of a state of the art combustor currently
being designed for an engine of 10 lb/sec air flow. A major gas turbine engine manufacturer
and a world renowned authority on combustion will support the design and development
efforts required for this project.

Potential Commercial Application:

Potential Commercial Applications:  The combustor concept is applicable to all gas
turbine engines for commercial and military aircraft.