An Advanced Subsonic Transport (AST) research program has been initiated by NASA to develop a new generation of superior U.S. aircraft and engines, and to help U.S. aeronautics industry increase their market share and competitiveness. NASA Lewis has the lead responsibility for the AST propulsion element. The top priority is to achieve a 70% reduction of NOx at all operating conditions including subsonic cruise. Since the technology for the NOx reductions does not exist, an aggressive research program has been established for its evolution. To date the program has been initiated with study contracts with industry as well as the initiation of analytical and experimental research. To conduct the high pressure tests, a new national facility with a high temperature capability for continuous operation at 60:1 pressure ratios is being constructed at Lewis and will be operational in 1996. The general flow of the program is to first conduct fundamental experiments and analytical studies to define combustor concepts, demonstrate the 70% NOx reduction in combustors in 1999, conduct a test-bed core engine demonstration in 2001, and demonstrate in 2002 the required operability and altitude relight for an Entry Into Service of the technology by industry in 2005.


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    Title :

    NASA Lewis advanced subsonic transport program overview


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    Publication date :

    1994-11-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English






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