3. Aviation Technology Strategy for the 21st Century
3. Aviation Technology Strategy for the 21st Century
3. Aviation Technology Strategy for the 21st Century
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Mega Trends…Challenging aviation environmentvolatile markets…wild commoditiesgyrations.FuelBetter fuel burn & alternate fuelsMaterialsInflation & new capabilitiesEmissionsFocus on NOx & CO2Carbon “equation”Fuel1 lbfuel =CCC3 lbsCO25GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
<strong>Strategy</strong> For The Next <strong>Century</strong>Top Commercial & Military Needs…Common and Complimentary.CommercialMilitaryReliability 50%Fuel Burn 20%Cost Of Ownership 30%Emissions 85%Noise 55%Reliability 50%Fuel Burn 20%Cost of Ownership 30%Thrust to Weight 50%Thermal Mgmnt 2-5XElectric Power 2-10XSurvivability6GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
The Customer Defines <strong>the</strong> Attributes….GE Develops<strong>the</strong> Technologies that Deliver.Aircraft MissionPayload, Range, Endurance…Aircraft CapabilitySpeed, Maneuvers, Flight Envelope…Propulsion System RequirementsSpecific Thrust, SFC, Weight, Installation…Propulsion System <strong>Technology</strong>Fuel Burn, Aerodynamics, Noise, Materials…8GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
NEW PRODUCTS
GE38-1B TURBOSHAFTEngine <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> CH-53K.2-3X payload improvement vs <strong>the</strong> CH-53E.GE38 will have 10-20% better SFC than o<strong>the</strong>r engines in thispower class.GE38 versus T64…Same airflow, slightly shorter length.63% fewer parts57% more powerGE38 Isometric View10GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER (JSF) PROGRAM• Fully Funded• Demonstrated max A/B thrust.• Investing in World Class Facilities.• Building First Engine to Test2008 2009 2010 2011 2012CDRFETTF1361 st flightFirst A/CDeliveries11GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER (JSF) “FLY-THROUGH”12GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
What Does SLEP Bring To The F110Engine?• Significant TOW Improvement.• Increased availability.• Lower Maintenance Costs.• Longer Piece Part Lives.3-D Aero• Lower Engine OperatingTemperatures.• More Durable Materials.• Ease of MaintenanceHardware Replacement.13GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
Lean NPI – Engineering Productivity IntegrationENABLE INCREASED NPI, GROWTH, AND BOTTOM LINELean NPI<strong>Technology</strong> & Cost AttainmentGlobal NPIDesign & Analysis FTY=1Productivity ToolsCert / Qual ProductivityCost ModelingDevelopment Test & InstrumentationMaster ModelKnowledge-Based NPISynergy with o<strong>the</strong>r GE BusinessesCommon processes & tools.15GE <strong>Aviation</strong>Standardized Test Plans
Design / Analysis FTYPhysicalKnowledgeValidatedModels and ToolsComponentAnd Rig TestingDesign ProcessDiscipline And ExecutionDesign PracticesState of <strong>the</strong> Art 3D Modeling Capability, Correlated/Validated ModelsComponent By Component AssessmentStrict Process DisciplineInternal and External (USAF, Navy, Army) ReviewsDesign Analysis FTY=1Eliminates costly, recurring, development test events.Substitution of analysis <strong>for</strong> test where appropriate.16GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
DEMONSTRATORS
<strong>Technology</strong> Demonstrator ProgramsStrong history leading to benefits today and beyond18GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
ADVENT – ADAPTIVE VERSATILE ENGINETECHNOLOGY…PROGRAM GOALS:50% increase in mission radius.2X increase in loiter.10X increase in time at max temperature.SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT:Encompasses entire propulsion system. Highly Integrated.Multi-use civil & military technologies with emphasis on af<strong>for</strong>dability.Adaptive fans and cores to improve per<strong>for</strong>mance.19GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
HEETE – Highly Efficient Embedded Turbine EngineReduced fuel burn through very high pressure ratio.• <strong>Technology</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Next Gen compressorSFCHEETE• Reduction in SFC, CO2 Emissions.25% SFC ImprovementAddresses technology barriers to high OPR engine.1960198020002020AATE – Advanced Af<strong>for</strong>dable Turbine EngineDemonstrator: 4 Year Program:Decrease SFCIncrease SHP/WtDecreased costs: O&M & DevTech Insertion…Bearings, Combustor, Airfoils &Shrouds, High Work Vaned Impeller, HPT Blade.Replacement <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> T70010,000+ Engines20GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
TECHNOLOGIES
Advanced Materials…22GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC’s)Less weight and better per<strong>for</strong>mance with reduced coolingIntroducing compositesbeyond fan modulesBenefits <strong>for</strong> highertemperature components:Turbine airfoilsCombustors1/3 density of metal <strong>for</strong>reduced weightbetter fuel burnCMC prototype turbine nozzleGE Ceramic Composite Products SiteState of Delaware, U.S.23GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
Validated technologiesSurface enhancements <strong>for</strong> durabilityHPC Airfoil Erosion CoatingsPer<strong>for</strong>mance retention in high erosionenvironmentsNitrided BearingsImproved durability and debristoleranceCoke Barrier CoatingsReduced loss of oil flow inhigh-temp applications24GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
FUELS & EMISSIONS
Alternative Fuels…Economic, Strategic, EnvironmentalUS Defense Science BoardReports Issued in 2001, 2008:70 percent of <strong>the</strong> tonnage required toposition today’s U.S. Army into battle is fuelCost of fuel delivery to <strong>the</strong> battlefield.Overriding strategic & economic imperatives:Diversity of feedstocks.Dramatically improved fuel efficiency.26GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
Alternative Fuels…Economic, Strategic, EnvironmentalUSAF Has Taken <strong>the</strong> Lead inDeveloping an Alternative Fuels<strong>Strategy</strong>.Qualification of all Airframes, Engines,Support Equipment by 2011. 50%CONUS Fuel with F-T Blend 2016.50-50 F-T Blends…a Pathfinder ProgramAir Force Has Also ExpressedConsiderable Interest in DevelopingBiofuels…Section 526 EISA 2007.27GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
<strong>Aviation</strong> Alternative Fuels…Framing <strong>the</strong> Issues & <strong>the</strong>Path Forward:70 Billion GPY…About 8-10% of Total TransportationDistillate Fuel Consumption.Supply chain vulnerability needs to be addressed…fuels & electric power.Current Consensus: Alt <strong>Aviation</strong> Fuels… “drop in.”Gen 1 vs Gen 2 biofuels – Food vs Fuel, Land Use.Interesting options obtaining DOD & USG funding…Algae, Bio-oil to Jet-A Conversion, Camelina.Air Force, DOD, Industry Taking Positive Steps to Address Energy Vulnerabilities28GE <strong>Aviation</strong>
WRAP UP
GE <strong>Technology</strong> LeadershipOur heritage … righttechnology at <strong>the</strong> right time.Pipeline <strong>for</strong> future products… maturing tomorrow’stechnologies today.Bringing technology benefits… future innovation.Developing technology <strong>for</strong>2013 and beyond.30GE <strong>Aviation</strong>