Concurrent Research on High Gravity (G) Combustion and Enabling Materials

Abstract

This is a joint program between MLLN and PRTS. Fundamental combustion and materials science issues are being investigated that will lead to the development of a revolutionary propulsion system that operates on a highly efficient near-constant temperature (CT) cycle instead of the constant pressure cycle of today's engines. A key technology essential for the development of a propulsion system that operates on a CT cycle is an ultra-compact inter-turbine burner (ITB) that will efficiently add heat between the turbine stages and is constructed of advanced, lightweight ceramic-matrix composites (CMC) materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 2001
Accession Number
ADP012109

Entities

People

  • R. J. Kerans
  • W. M. Roquemore

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Air Force
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Combustion
  • Combustors
  • Composite Materials
  • Engines
  • Flow
  • Gas Turbines
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Military Research
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Scientific Research
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Turbines

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials