Research and Technology Directorate (Code R)

Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field

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NASA Glenn Research Center

Intelligent Propulsion Research

Presentation to the Center for Intelligent Propulsion

University of Cincinnatiby

Dr. Lou Povinelli, Senior Technologist &High Speed Project Scientist, Fundamental Aero

Dr. Jih-Fen Lei

Director, Research & Technology

May 17, 2013 http://rt.grc.nasa.gov/


DirectorateDr. Jih-Fen Lei, Director

Dr. George R. Schmidt, Deputy

Management Support & Integration Office (RB)

Kathleen K. Needham, Chief

University Affairs OfficerDr. M. D. Kankam

Space Processes and Experiments Division (RE)

Dr. Bhim S. Singh , Chief

Antenna & Optical SystemBranch (RHA)

Dr. Felix A. Miranda, Chief

Controls & Dynamics Branch (RHC)

Dr. Sanjay Garg, Chief

Networks & Architectures Branch (RHN)

Denise S. Ponchak, Chief

Electron & Opto-ElectronDevices Branch (RHE)

Dr. Rainee N. Simons, Chief

Digital Communications & Navigation Branch (RHI)

Gene Fujikawa, Chief

Optical Instrumentation & NDE Branch (RHI)

Dr. George Y. Baaklini, Chief

Sensors & Electronics Branch (RHS)

Dr. Larry G. Matus, Chief

Biosciene & Technology Branch (REB)

Dr. Jerry G. Myers, Chief

Combustion & Reacting SystemBranch (REC)

Dr. David L. Urban, Chief

Space Environment & Experiments Branch (RES)

Dr. Kurt R. Sacksteder, Chief

Electrochemistry Branch (RPC)

Dr. Vadim F. Lvovich, Chief

Propulsion & PropellantsBranch (RPP)

Mark D. Klem, Chief

Thermal Energy Conversion Branch (RPT)

Lee S. Mason, Chief

Photovoltaic and power Technologies Branch (RPV)

Michael F. Piszczor, Chief

Acoustics Branch (RTA)

Brian B. Fite, Chief

Icing Branch (RTI)Mary Wadel, Chief

Combustion Branch (RTB)Dr. Chi-Ming Lee, Chief

Inlet & Nozzzle Branch (RTE)

Mary Jo Long-Davis, Chief

MDAOBranch (RTM)

Bob M. Plencner, Chief

Turbomachinery & Heat TransferBranch (RTT)

Dr. Mark Celestina, Acting Chief

Communications, Instrumentation & Controls Division (RH)

Dr. Mary V. Zeller, Acting Chief Calvin T. Ramos, Deputy for Comm

Dr. Mary V. Zeller, Deputy for IC

Power & In-Space Propulsion Division (RP)

Michael L.. Meyer, Acting ChiefRobert M. Button, Acting Deputy

Michael Patterson, ST

Aeropropulsion Division (RT)Dr. D.R. Reddy, Chief

Dennis L. Huff , Deputy Dr. Ming-Sing Liou, ST

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Research and Technology Directorate (Code R)

Advanced Metallics Branch (RXA)

Dr. Michael V. Nathal, Chief

Ceramics Branch (RXC)

Dr. Joe E. Grady, Chief

Tribology & Mechanical Components Branch (RXN)James J. Zakrajsek, Chief

Dr. Phil B Abel, Deputy

Mechanics & Life Prediction Branch (RXL) Dr. Steve M. Arnold, Chief

Durability & Protective Coating Branch (RXD) Joyce A. Dever, Chief

Polymers Branch (RXP)Dr. Michael A Meador, Chief

Structures & DynamicsBranch (RXS)

George L. Stefko, Chief

Structures & Materials Division (RX)

Dr. Ajay K. Misra, Chief Leslie A. Greenbauer-Seng, Deputy

Fluid Physics & TransportBranch (RET)

Dr. Brian J. Motil, Chief

Intelligent propulsion related research


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AeronauticsTurbomachineryInletsCombustorsIcingHeat Transfer

NozzlesMDAOPropulsion SystemsAcousticsAdvanced Concept

Engine Tests Components

Advanced Propulsors System Simulations

Aeropropulsion

Combustion Diagnostics

Icing Physics

Access to Space

Alternative Fuels

Low-Noise Jets

Low-Boom Inlets Combined Cycle Propulsion Flight TestsAdvanced Concepts


Communications, Instrumentation and Controls

Communication and Navigation Devices, Components, System Concepts, Networks and Architectures for Earth, Near-Earth, Lunar and

Planetary Missions

Flight TWTA

Oscillator

270°C

Harsh Environment Electronics, Sensors, Instrumentation, Controls and Health

Management Aimed at Enabling Intelligent Aerospace Systems

SiC SensorsElectronics

Particle ImagingVelocimetry

Propulsion System Controls

NDE Lab

SDR

Robots

Reflectarray Antenna EVA Comm-Nav

CoNNeCTPayload

NexGen CNS Wirelss Testbed

Mobile Router Network Arch.

propagation


Structures and Materials

High temperature alloysSmart materialsCeramicsPolymersCompositesHigh temperature reactionsProtective coatingsMechanics of materialsLife prediction

NanotechnologyStructural optimizationProbabilistic methodologyStructural dynamicsRotordynamicsTribologySurface scienceGears and bearingsTerramechanicsSeals

CapabilitiesHigh

Temperature Structure

and Materials Nanomaterials

Smart Materials

and ActiveStructures

Long-Life Mechanical

Systems

More Electric Powerand Propulsion

Multidisciplinary Themes

Variable speed transmission

for large tilt rotor

Long-life , “Corrosion-Proof” Ni40Ti bearing Alloy

Superconducting motor

THigh Power Density and Compact Solid Oxide

Fuel Cell

Thermoelectric Energy

Harvesting

High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy Actuated

Structures

Piezo Damping of Fan Blade

Ceramic Matrix Composite

(CMC) Airfoil

Env. Barrier Coating

Hybrid Disk

Aerogel

Nanocomposite

Multiscale Modeling

Modeling


Fundamental Aeronautics Program

Rotary Wing (RW)Develop and validate tools, technologies and concepts to overcome key barriers for rotary wing vehicles.

Fixed Wing (FW)Explore and develop technologies, and concepts for improved

energy efficiency and environmental compatibility of fixed wing, subsonic transports.

High Speed (HS)Tool and technology development and validation to address challenges in high speed flight.

Aeronautical Sciences (AS)Enable fast, efficient design & analysis of advanced aviation systems by developing physics-based tools and methods for cross-cutting technologies.

Conduct fundamental research that will generate innovative concepts, tools, technologies and knowledge to enable revolutionary advances for a wide range of air vehicles.


Advance Airframes

Open Rotor Propulsor

Enabling technologies

• Novel architectures for increased lift over drag

• Lightweight structures

• Laminar flow to reduce drag

• Low NOx fuel flexible combustors

• Open rotors

• Ultra-high bypass turbofans

• Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

• Novel architectures for shielding airframe noise

• Distributed Propulsion

Environment Benefit/Goals

•Fuel burn savings:

60% fuel burn reduction (ref B737/CFM56)

• Emissions reduction:

80% less NOX (ref CAEP 6)

• Noise reduction:

1/9 the nuisance noise around airports

Geared Turbofan

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Aviation


Enable fast, efficient design & analysis of advanced aviation systems from first principles by developing physics-based tools/methods & cross-cutting technologies, provide new MDAO & systems analysis tools, & support exploratory research with the potential to result in

breakthroughs

Enable fast, efficient design & analysis of advanced aviation systems from first principles by developing physics-based tools/methods & cross-cutting technologies, provide new MDAO & systems analysis tools, & support exploratory research with the potential to result in

breakthroughsVision Development of physics-based predictive methods for improved accuracy and

design confidence Breakthroughs in discipline understanding and system-level integration toward

improved future air vehicles.

Scope Foundational research and technology for civil air vehicles Discipline-based research and system-level integration method development

Aeronautical Sciences Project

Near bodyseparation Flap separation


Integrated Systems Research Program*

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Program Goal:Pursue innovative solutions to high priority aeronautical needs and accelerate implementation by the aviation community through integrated system level research on promising concepts and technologies, demonstrated in a relevant environment.

Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) Project

Mature technologies and study vehicle concepts that together can simultaneously meet the NASA Subsonic Transport System Level Metrics for noise, emissions and fuel burn in the N+2 timeframe.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration in the National Airspace System (NAS) Project

Capitalizing on NASA’s unique capabilities, the project will utilize integrated system level tests in a relevant environment to eliminate or reduce critical technical barriers of integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the National Airspace System

By focusing on technologies that have already proven their merit at the fundamental research level, this program helps transition them more quickly to the aviation

community, as well as inform future fundamental research needs * Concept introduced by L. A. Povinelli and adopted by NASA ARMD (2008). .

By focusing on technologies that have already proven their merit at the fundamental research level, this program helps transition them more quickly to the aviation

community, as well as inform future fundamental research needs * Concept introduced by L. A. Povinelli and adopted by NASA ARMD (2008). .

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ERA Propulsion Technology (PT)ERA Propulsion Technology (PT) OverviewOverview

CombustCombustor or

PropulsorPropulsor

CoreCore

FY 10 FY 12 FY13FY 11High Pressure Facility Development

Low NOx , Fuel Flexible Combustor Development (GE & PW)

OPEN Rotor Gen 1 9x15

Fuel Injector / NRA Testing

CMC Combustor Liner Fabrication Development & Coating Eval

OPEN Rotor Gen 1 / Gen 2 8x6

P&W GTF Gen-2 9x15 testing

Open Rotor Gen 2 9x15

UHB design and Fabrication / assembly

Embedded inlet / fan design and fabrication

High OPR Compressor Facility Refurbishment

High OPR Compressor Design and Fab

High OPR Compressor Testing

CMC oxide –oxide Nozzle Development

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ERA Phase II ( 2013-2015) builds on Phase 1 (2010-2012) : leveraging Integrated Technology Development / Demonstration coupled with systems analysis and incorporation of Advanced Vehicle Concepts

Phase II : Full Annular Combustor Tech Demonstration

Phase II : Integrated UHB Propulsor Demonstration

Phase II : Integrated Front Block Compressor Demonstration


Characterization of Aviation Alternative Fuels

Investigate and understand the potential of Alternative Fuels to reduce the impact of aviation on air quality and climate.

Ground and Flight Testing and Evaluation– Reduced particulate and gaseous emissions– Reductions or elimination of contrails

– Reductions in CO2

Fuel characterization and laboratory scale emissions and performance testing, leading to full aircraft flight experimentation

Particulate and Aerosol experiments

Emissions characterization at altitude conditions

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Research and Technology Directorate (Code R)