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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