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1. Gas Turbine Combustor for Low Pattern Factor and Low NOx Emissions Small Business Innovation Research SOL-3 Resources, Inc. Reading, MA INNOVATION Combustor design based on bulk swirl variable residence time concept. This innovation eliminates compressor exit vanes and reduces combustor and turbine nozzle part counts while reducing emissions and pattern factor • ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Combustor rig tests at Allison and Allied Signal have demonstrated the following advantages for this combustor design concept: • Low NOx, CO, and unburned hydrocarbon emissions • Reduces hardware parts count • Provide a low pattern factor, low pressure loss, and cooler walls • Provide very high altitude combustion stability • COMMERCIALIZATION • Private capital is being used to continue development and make engine manufacturers in the U.S. and Europe aware of the benefits of this technology SOL-3 Resources, Inc. Combustor • GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS • This NASA SBIR served as a stepping stone for successful Army Phase I & II contracts • Following the Army SBIR an Air Force SBIR was successfully completed. This has resulted in discussions with the Air Force for a potential Phase III Glenn Research Center Turbomachinery 3-049 1988 Phase II, NAS3-26057, 4/00 NASA Contact - Robert Tacina Company Contact - Jerry Melconian