MEMS Technology for Jet Fuel Atomization

Abstract

The objective of this research was to develop a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) atomizer which could produce small (less than 50 micron) droplets in order to improve gas turbine flameholding and reduce emissions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 02, 2004
Accession Number
ADA465815

Entities

People

  • James Nabity
  • Sean Rooney

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Atomization
  • Ceramic Materials
  • Check Valves
  • Electrostatic Charge
  • Engines
  • Fabrication
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Fuels
  • Gas Turbines
  • Jet Engine Fuels
  • Materials
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Turbines
  • Valves

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences
  • Physics

Readers

  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems