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Aero-Thermal & Mechanical Systems

Featured aero thermal mechanical systems

The mission of GE’s Aero, Thermal, Combustion and Mechanical Systems Research Team is to solve the world’s toughest energy problems. This is achieved by combining the diverse talents of innovative thinkers who are passionate about creating an affordable and sustainable energy future. The focus is on:

  • Advancing energy systems through the development of highly efficient products, like aircraft engines, gas and steam turbines and locomotives
  • Developing the next generation of affordable renewable power, like offshore wind, solar thermal and biofuels
  • Developing advanced models, such as unsteady/multistage turbomachinery CFD, combustion LES and wind turbine aerodynamics and acoustics
  • Creating new services opportunities through next generation lifing and prognostics and health management technologies

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Diesel Engines: Breaking the Paradigm

When it comes to cargo transportation, trains fill a number of unique niches. Their powerful engines enable them to carry heavy loads to remote locations that other forms of transport may not be able to–but they aren’t always seen as the most environmentally responsible option.
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More Efficient Power on Land or in the Air

State-of-the-art gas turbine combustion technologies improve performance, reduce emissions and enable operation on a variety of fuels.
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Waste Not, Want Not

Waste heat recovery offers increased energy efficiency, less energy consumption.
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Thermal Systems: Energy Developments in Germany

  • Trevor Kirsten
  • Aero-Thermal & Mechanical Systems, Global Research

Join the Team: When Design Meets Research

  • Todd Wetzel
  • Aero-Thermal & Mechanical Systems, Global Research

Thermal Systems: The Future of Energy at ARPA-E Summit

  • Todd Wetzel
  • Aero-Thermal & Mechanical Systems, Energy, Global Research

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Ajilli Hardy

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Developing dry feed technology for coal gasification

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Seyed Saddoughi

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Plasma assisted combustion for more eco-friendly fuels

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