A Novel Approach to Catalytic Combustion

	Glenn Research Center 1990 Phase II A Novel Approach to Catalytic Combustion Precision Combustion, Inc. New Haven, CT
INNOVATION Advanced catalytic combustor for aeropropulsion and ground based engines	Catalytic Combustion Flame Optional Powerpoint file
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Demonstrated Ultra-low NOx, CO, and Unburned Hydrocarbons (UHC) emissions for High Speed Civil Transport applications NOx emissions were demonstrated at steady-state to be 1/3 to 1/5 of regulatory targets	Catalytic Combustion Flame Optional Powerpoint file
COMMERCIALIZATION Multimillion dollar long term catalytic combustor development and supply agreement between Westinghouse Power Generation and Precision Combustion, Inc. Precision Combustion, Inc.’s catalytic combustor for Equivalent Zero Emission Vehicles was demonstrated in an automotive application engine test program with Capstone Turbine Corporation Non-government Phase III sales and investment of more than $4.4M for ultra-low NOx emissions catalytic combustors for ground based gas turbines Employment increased from 5 to 32 employees	GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS Technology enabled further catalytic combustor advances by Precision Combustion, Inc. for DARPA, NASA, US Army, US Air Force, US Navy, and DOE Ultra-low NOx aircraft and ground power catalytic combustion fired gas turbines Ignition and combustion stability enhancement for aerospace engines
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