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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
Catalytic Combustion Flame
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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
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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