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General aviation energy-conservation research programsA review is presented of nonturbine general aviation engine programs underway at the NASA-Lewis Research Center. The program encompasses conventional, lightweight diesel, and rotary engines. Its three major thrusts are: (1) reduced SFC's; (2) improved fuels tolerance; and (3) reducing emissions. Current and planned future programs in such areas as lean operation, improved fuel management, advanced cooling techniques, and advanced engine concepts, are described. These are expected to lay the technology base, by the mid to latter 1980's, for engines whose total fuel costs are as much as 30% lower than today's conventional engines.
Document ID
19790007792
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Willis, E. A.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: The Rotary Combust. Engine
Subject Category
Aircraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
79N15963
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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