FY17 GRC: TREES - Thermal Recovery Energy Efficient System
Project Introduction
This project will transform how waste heat is managed on aircraft by successfully demonstrating a novel NASA patent-pending aircraft waste heat recovery and recycling system. The objective is to remove low grade waste heat that is generated throughout high power composite body aircraft while improving overall vehicle performance.
More »Anticipated Benefits
Electric aircraft, small core turbofans, etc., are increasingly limited in performance due to thermal management challenges. The benefits that could result in 5 to 10 years are up to 16% fuel burn benefit in transport aircraft and it enables a new class of high power electric aircraft propulsion within 10 to 20 years. Additionally, other new classes of aircraft become possible by incorporating integrated small core, tail cone thruster, laminar flow control, and high voltage powertrain for system mass, noise, emissions, and fuel reduction for single-aisle and larger aircraft.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Research Center
(GRC)
|
Lead Organization | NASA Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) | Supporting Organization | US Government | Notre Dame, Indiana |
| GE Aviation | Supporting Organization | Industry | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| GE Global Research | Supporting Organization | Industry | Niskayuna, New York |
Langley Research Center
(LaRC)
|
Supporting Organization | NASA Center | Hampton, Virginia |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Ohio
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Mission Support Directorate (MSD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Glenn Research Center (GRC)
Responsible Program:
- Center Independent Research & Development: GRC IRAD
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Project Duration
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 1 |
| Current: | 3 |
| Estimated End: | 3 |
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX14 Thermal Management Systems
- TX14.1 Cryogenic Systems
- TX14.1.3 Thermal Conditioning for Sensors, Instruments, and High Efficiency Electric Motors
Target Destinations
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