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CALL FOR PAPERS

Abstract Submission           Co-Author Submission

Important Dates
5 Dec 2008
 Call for Abstract Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2009
 Author Notification

ABOUT SUBMITTING


YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT FOR YOUR PROPOSED PRESENTATION IN ONE OF THE TOPIC AREAS LISTED BELOW. ALL ABSTRACTS SHOULD BE STRUCTURED AROUND THE PROGRAM REVIEW FOCUS - PROPULSION SYSTEM SAFETY AND AFFORDABLE READINESS.

  • Presentation ONLY, Paper not Required
  • Government Public Release Not Required

UNCLASSIFIED AND NON-PROPRIETARY ABSTRACTS WILL BE
CONSIDERED FOR ACCEPTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:

  • Hot Section Durability (This subgroup addresses technologies to accurately detect, measure, predict, and analyze critical parameters affecting Hot Section Durability.  Parameters include Aero-thermal loading of components, heat transfer, unsteady aerodynamics, and cooling performance.  Specific technologies include, but are not limited to, Advanced Modeling & Simulation such as CFD & Probabilistics, Advanced Measurement Technology and Instrumentation, Experimental Rig Testing, Secondary Air System Degradation Detection, etc.)
  • Materials and Manufacturing (The objectives of this subgroup link to the overall P-SAR goals of Safety, Affordability, and Readiness.  Specific technologies should relate to reduction in predicted fatigue uncertainty, integrally bladed rotor (IBR) repair, and extension of part life.  For example, physics based lifing, improved Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE), Advanced Coatings, etc.)
  • Cold Section Durability (Technology objectives of this P-SAR subgroup flow-down from the P-SAR goals and address component deficiencies in safety, affordability and reasons for removal (readiness).  Technologies that lessen the adverse effects of the engine operational environment, increase the tolerance to this environment or allow for a better design in this environment are sought to meet the P-SAR goals for the Cold Section.  These technologies could include: FOD Detection, Mistuning, Damping, Erosion/Corrosion Resistance, Surface Treatments, etc.)
  • Electrical Power Systems (This subgroup addresses technologies that improve the safety, affordability, and readiness of aircraft electrical power systems.   Primary technology areas include diagnostics, prognostics, and health management; improved power quality; improved component reliability; and fault tolerant, automated, reconfigurable power systems.  Specific technologies include, but are not limited to, wiring, generator, and battery system diagnostics, intelligent battery chargers, advanced prognostics for electrical power systems, advanced generator power regulation, high speed bus switching, ripple and harmonic distortion filters, advanced cooling and materials for generators and power conversion, high temperature devices and components, improved energy storage devices, intelligent power control and load management, etc.)
  • Mechanical Systems & Drives (This subgroup includes mechanical components such as bearings, gears, seals, transmissions, drive shafts and pumps.  Lubricant developments also fall within this area.  Technologies of interest include, but are not limited to: Prognostic and Diagnostic Methods and Sensors for measuring system health and predicting remaining life, Material and Coating developments to increase component lives, and New Design Methods to meet PSAR goals.)
  • Prognostics & Health Management (The technical objectives for this action team are multifaceted.  Our first is to develop cost effective and timely means to mitigate both known and unexpected component failure modes, in close cooperation with the component groups - which will identify priority risk areas.  Second, we need to develop affordable, robust methods and tools to assess overall propulsion system health and capability to guide operational usage and preventive maintenance.  Finally, the PHM system must enable comprehensive usage-based preventive maintenance and the other PHM functions in a manner that alleviates the line maintainer of data collection and analysis tasks while facilitating proactive reliability centered maintenance (RCM) in a Net-centric, condition based maintenance plus (CBM+) environment.)
  • Fleet Management Practices (Technologies in this focus group are aimed at providing the fleet with solutions capable of improving maintenance processes (process assessments, best build practices, reduced probability of maintenance errors, e-Pubs); communicating field issues to the propulsion community (test cell data reporting, closed loop event/consequence reporting, RCM data collection, maintenance equipment issues); and effective management of DoD assets (RFID tracking, module matching, supply support improvements).  Additionally this focus group promotes enhancing the business practices that enable technologies to be efficiently transitioned into the fleet.  This includes advancements aimed at fast-tracking technology transition cycles (off-ramping process improvements, multi-service technology alliances, streamlined qualification testing, early S&T/CIP coordination); improving resource management eliminating process waste (integrated budget planning, program risk assessments, value stream optimization studies, system improvements under PBL); and maximizing the benefit of technology delivered to fleet (identification of technology opportunities, analysis of alternatives, knowledge based decision making, requirements-based goal setting, Quality management.)

 
GENERAL RULES FOR SUBMITTING


1) Authors are asked to submit their 200-500 word abstracts electronically. Please make sure that the title of the technical presentation, and name(s), title(s), address(es), telephone number(s), fax number(s) and email address(es) are included on the submittal form.

2) Abstracts must be received by Universal Technology Corporation (UTC) by Friday, December 5, 2008. Program Review planners request that, in order to facilitate technical review, abstracts be submitted as soon as possible. A late submission will not allow time for proper review by the program review planning committee and may result in the rejection of the abstract. Letters of acceptance or nonacceptance will be emailed to the main author of the submitted abstract, by Monday, January 19, 2009.

3) Authors presenting papers under a government contract will be responsible for obtaining all necessary approvals and releases from the appropriate government agency.

4) Abstracts must include a description of the content, conclusions, and significance of your proposed presentation.

5) Meeting attendance is limited to U.S. citizens.

FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT:

P-SAR 2009
c/o Universal Technology Corporation
1270 North Fairfield Road
Dayton, Ohio 45432-2600
Phone: (937) 426-2808
FAX: (937) 426-8755

 

 
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