Trapped Vortex Combustor Development for Military Aircraft
Abstract
Tomorrow's military aircraft will require improved durability leading to life-cycle cost reductions and reduced emission levels while demanding higher performance. A combustor concept that is being developed with these goals in mind is the Trapped Vortex Combustor (TVC). Early testing at AFRL showed that the TVC has the potential to deliver exceptional performance and low emissions. Based on its potential for high power performance, the TVC was chosen as the ATEGG Phase 3 combustor. Although the ATEGG Phase 3 program has stopped, development of the TVC continues through a joint technology development effort between GE Aircraft Engines, the Navy, and ESTCP. This development program will take the TVC from the laboratory test stage through design and fabrication of engine worthy combustor hardware. Once the hardware fabrication is complete, the current program provides for one full annular test with an option for a second full annular test. The first full annular design of a TVC completed testing in April 2007. Ultimate plans are for the TVC to be transitioned into a demonstration engine to achieve a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA478875
Entities
People
- B. Duncan
- D. Burrus
- E. Stevens
- K. Barlow
- R. Boehm
- S. Lamellar
Organizations
- Naval Air Systems Command