Catalytic Ignition for Rotary Combustion Engines

	Glenn Research Center 1986 Phase II Catalytic Ignition for Rotary Combustion Engines Precision Combustion, Inc. New Haven, CT
INNOVATION Catalytic glow plugs and catalytic surface technology for internal combustion engines and gas turbines	Catalytic Glowplug Optional Powerpoint file
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Demonstrated durability advantages of catalytic glow plugs vs. conventional glow plugs Proved concept of using catalytic coatings under severe thermal fatigue	Catalytic Glowplug Optional Powerpoint file
COMMERCIALIZATION Advances in program led to developments in catalytic ignition systems receiving $2.6M in Phase III R&D investment from both government and commercial sources Precision Combustion, Inc. is working with major engine manufacturers to implement catalytic glow plugs for new engine design with Phase III investment exceeding $300K Company increased in size from 1 employee to 32 employees	GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS Technology enabled further combustor/intermittent combustion engine advances by Precision Combustion, Inc. for DARPA, NASA, US Army, and US Air Force, US Navy, and DOE Catalytic ignitors for improved combustion stability to prevent flame out during rapid acceleration and deceleration of aircraft engines
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