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Composite power

Authors :
Mecham, Michael
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. April 17, 2006, Vol. 164 Issue 16, p48, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

GE-Aviation has augmented the industry's drive for lower engine operating costs, better fuel efficiency and better emission controls. GE-Aviation have introduced composite materials in fan blades for the GE90 series and Twin-Annular Premixing Swirler (TAPS) technology in the engine reduces combustion temperature and thereby lowers Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions.

Subjects

Subjects :
GE Aircraft Engines -- Product introduction
Propellers, Aerial -- Product introduction
Aircraft equipment and supplies industry -- Product introduction
Aircraft engine industry -- Product introduction
Aerospace and defense industries
Business
Transportation industry

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
164
Issue :
16
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.148610757

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