Powertrains/Propulsion
The Latest...Micro-honeycomb material wears out engine noise11-Nov-2008 16:46 GMT
A new honeycomb structure composed of many tiny metallic tubes or channels could enable a new type of noise reduction for quieting aircraft engines, providing relief to both airline passengers and communities near airports. Engineers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute have found that honeycomb-like structures can reduce sound more effectively than conventional methods. The two-year project is sponsored by EADS North America.
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Putting fuel-cell-powered aircraft into the air
18-Oct-2008 15:01 GMT
Currently there are four types of power installed in aircraft: electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical. Higher levels of electrification in aircrafts are likely to come and so will continued advances in fuel-cell technology.
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Focusing on efficient, fast engines
18-Oct-2008 14:37 GMT
Fuel conservation took center stage at the National Business Aviation Association Convention as vendors attempted to hold onto sharp growth in the business jet market.
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Engines at the core of new programs
06-Aug-2008 14:27 GMT
Having reached a plateau in turbofan engine development in recent years, the scene is now being set for the next step up in conventional engine performance gains, with progress being made toward new-generation engines.
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Monitoring blade vibrations and tip clearance
10-Jul-2008 20:33 GMT
MTU Aero Engines has developed a combined noncontact blade vibration and tip clearance measurement system to prevent damage from occurring on development engines and to facilitate reliable prediction of the blade life.
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