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<strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Global</strong> <strong>Atmosphere</strong><br />

<strong>Aviation</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Global</strong> <strong>Atmosphere</strong><br />

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7.5.4.3. Longer-Term Technology<br />

O<strong>the</strong>r reports in this collection<br />

Much of <strong>the</strong> longer term combustion research is now aimed at what is termed "ultra-low NO x technology." This technology is defined as technology that produces NO x<br />

levels that are no more than 50% of <strong>the</strong> ICAO CAEP/2 st<strong>and</strong>ards. All major manufacturers of aircraft engines, with <strong>the</strong> sponsorship of associated government<br />

agencies, are currently pursuing combustor technologies aimed at reducing NO x emissions to <strong>the</strong>se levels, under operating conditions typical of <strong>the</strong> next generation of<br />

engines. This approach entails pursuing technology that is relevant to engines with pressure ratios from current levels (ª30 to 40) to future levels (above 50). The aim is<br />

to reduce NO x production in <strong>the</strong> vicinity of airports <strong>and</strong> at subsonic cruise conditions. Two key programs are aimed at large, subsonic, high-pressure ratio aircraft<br />

engines:<br />

● U.S. NASA Advanced Subsonic Technology (AST) Program: Sequential NO x goals of 50 <strong>and</strong> 70% reduction below CAEP/2 st<strong>and</strong>ards, with comparable<br />

reductions at subsonic cruise; engine SFC reduction of 8-10% over <strong>the</strong> most recent production engines by about 2010<br />

● EU-BRITE/EURAM Projects Low NO x I,II,III: Goal of NO x reduction more than 60% below CAEP/2; engine SFC reduction of 8-10% over <strong>the</strong> most recent<br />

production engines by about 2010.<br />

These programs specify that <strong>the</strong>re must be no compromise in performance, safety, or any<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r emissions parameters (smoke, CO, <strong>and</strong> HC).<br />

Details of combustor technologies are commercially sensitive <strong>and</strong> are not openly available.<br />

However, three parallel strategies are being pursued. They vary in <strong>the</strong>ir NO x reduction<br />

potential <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir associated increase in complexity, cost, <strong>and</strong> development challenge:<br />

● Reductions in NO x levels close to 50% of CAEP/2 st<strong>and</strong>ards are being sought through<br />

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