Project Title:

Durable "Fly-by-Light" Jet Engine Temperature Probe

  94-1		01.03	5130

  Durable "Fly-by-Light" Jet Engine Temperature Probe

Abstract:

We proposed to utilize out innovative, proprietary, pollution-free, 
JET VAPOR DEPOSITION process to fabricate high quality, durable, 
oxidation-resistant, noble-metal aluminide intermetallic coatings 
for use in an advanced "fly-by- light" jet engine temperature 
probe. This SBIR project will be carried out with Allison Gas 
Turbines, a major jet engine manufacturer, and Land Infrared Co., 
a leader in fiber-optic pyrometer systems for engine control 
applications. The University of Pennsylvania will advise us on the 
development of the intermetallic coatings. In Phase I, we will 
develop and demonstrate advanced sensor coating materials able to 
withstand the extreme high temperature oxidizing environment of an 
advanced gas turbine. We will calibrate and test the performance of 
the sensor in simulated engine conditions. If Phase I is 
successful, we will collaborate in Phase II to optimize the sensor 
design and qualify it for actual engine control applications. We 
will also improve and automate the sensor manufacturing processes. 
In Phase II commercialization, we will produce and sell these high-
value sensors for advanced, multi-channel, "fly-by-light" gas 
turbine engine temperature control systems for both new engines and 
retrofit applications for both military and commercial aircraft.

This R&D will result in an innovative, low cost manufacturing 
method for high performance "fly by light" jet engine control 
sensors for the DOD/NASA Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine 
Technology Initiative.

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