GE Aviation is advancing jet propulsion and its next-generation engine core program, called eCore, through several private- and government-funded R&D programs, many with key technology milestones this year.
The program involves testing demonstrator engines and engine hot sections with aggressive technical goals, new materials and 3D aerodynamic designs, unique architectures, as well as advances in electric power and thermal management. They will help to validate key aspects of GE’s eCore – the cornerstone for GE’s future jet engines.
eCore will dramatically improve fuel efficiency over current engines, and use ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) and advanced turbine alloys, unique aerodynamic cooling technologies, a next-generation twin-annular pre-mixed swirler (TAPS) combustor for lower emissions, and higher air compression.
More than 1000 engineers, scientists and technical personnel across several GE Aviation facilities are engaged in these programs, as well as collaboration with GE Global Research in Niskayuna, New York.
