AAT Injector Nozzle Test Chamber P15681 Calibration Fluid Exhaust System
Team Introduction Team MembersMajorRoles Zach HustonISEProject Manager Hayden CummingsMECustomer Relations Robert MoshierMEFacilitator Andrew HeuserMEScribe/Primary Edge Support Timothy NicholsMEPurchasing Adam FarnungMEManufacturing Lead
Agenda Introductions Background Problem Definition MSDS Use Scenerios Benchmark Parameters Project Deliverables Constraints and Challenges Stakeholders Communication Plan Customer Requirements Engineering Requirements House of Quality Project Schedule Risk Assessment Going Forward
Background - AAT Advanced Atomization Technologies (AAT) Joint venture between General Electric Aviation and Parker Aerospace Formed in 2012 Specializes in manufacturing and testing fuel nozzles for gas turbine engines
Background - Project Fuel Injection Nozzle Testing System Qualifying fuel injection nozzles Specialized calibration equipment Expensive, odorous calibration fluid Problems with system Offensive odor permeates entire building Loss of expensive calibration fluid
Problem Definition All commercial aircraft nozzles must undergo a flow test to assure that requirements are met for spray angle. This test uses Stoddart Solvent (MIL-PRF-7024F Type II) Petroleum derived, clear, transparent liquid. The fluid is very expensive and has an offensive odor The current exhaust system is ineffective at both containing containing the odor and recovering the atomized fluid for reuse.
Fuel Nozzle Test Chamber
MSDS “Inhalation: Breathing of vapor or mist is possible. Breathing small amounts of this material during normal handling is not likely to cause harmful effects. Breathing large amounts may be harmful.” “Symptoms: Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include:, stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), irritation (nose, throat, airways), central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, fatigue, nausea, headache, unconsciousness) and other central nervous system effects, and death.”
Use Scenario
Additional Scenarios Angle test - purge atomized fluid, remove nozzle Flow test, connection failure - purge atomized fluid, reconnect nozzle, repeat test Angle test, connection failure - purge atomized fluid, reconnect nozzle, repeat test
Benchmark Parameters Air Quality (PPM) Overall cycle time (Min) Setup time for system/nozzle so testing can begin (Min) Volume of collected fluid (fl. oz) Function of door lock mechanisms (no opening during test) Visibility in chamber during test Maintain proper spray angles
Project Deliverables Fully operational system for the GE90 nozzle Documentation package for application to additional chambers
Constraints and Challenges Cannot impact flow testing Flow test materials and test procedures may not change Should be able to fully contain the calibration fluid Must be adaptable to current test chambers Must meet all applicable wire & safety codes and specifications Must be within budget (Also, no one item can be >$5,000) Must fit within current footprint Must not add too much additional process time
Stakeholders AAT (Jim Kalinski, David DeWispelaere) GE Aviation Parker Aerospace Floor Operator Financial team MSD team Gary Werth
Communication Plan Contact with AAT is ongoing Will be contacting them primarily with questions or concerns Will be providing updates on project status only as needed Points of contact for general project questions as well as purchasing questions.
Customer Requirements
Engineering Requirements
House of Quality
Project Schedule
Risk Assessment
Going Forward Action Items: Review this material with AAT, signoff of requirements Begin concept generation Move forward to system design Review design with AAT, illicit feedback