GEN 002

Second Generation

Lessons learned from these tests guided the second generation (GEN002) design. The design has incorporated cooling and lubrication systems to allow for extended operation to aid in addressing the key technical challenges.

Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis

To evaluate the candidate designs for the cooling and lubrication systems and to analyze the gas exchange processes in the engine, CFD analyses were conducted. This concurrent engineering approach has enabled the accelerated schedule for the design of the GEN002 configuration. The figures below (left to right) illustrate the pressure distribution within the coolant, temperature distribution in the housing and the gas velocity distribution during the gas exchange process.