Arthur Henry Lefebvre

Background

Lefebvre, Arthur Henry was born on March 14, 1923 in Long Eaton, England. Son of Henri and May (Brown) Lefebvre. came to the United States, 1976.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Nottingham University, 1946. Doctor of Philosophy, Imperial College, London, 1952. Doctor of Science, Imperial College, London, 1975.

Doctor of Science, Cranfield Institute of Technology, 1989.

Career

During his career he developed several innovative atomizers, including prefilming (in the 1960s) and effervescent (in the 1990s) designs for aircraft engines. Improvements in atomization greatly reduced the emissions of soot (particulate combustion product) and were instrumental in increasing the reliability of the combustor that was critical to improve the engine robustness. Lefebvre was a pioneer in the development of the jet engine, and arguably one who contributed more as a researcher, designer and educator than any other, except of course, the original inventors – Sir Frank Whittle and Hans von Ohain.

He shared his expertise with an annual week-long gas turbine combustion short course from 1962 to 2003.

His memory is honored at each International Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems (ICLASS) with a Lecture named in his honor. Education: Long Eaton Grammar School, Nottingham, University of London Bachelor of Science in Engineering in 1946 from University College.

He received Doctor of Philosophy from Imperial College in 1952 and a Doctor of Science (Doctor of Science) from Imperial College in 1975. Cranfield University (Britain): Professor and Head of the Department of Aircraft Propulsion and Chief Research Engineer at Rolls-Royce Limited, Derby.

1961–1976.

Purdue University (United States of America) 1976–1993 Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University and Reilly Professor of Combustion Engineering in 1980

After retiring, Lefebvre was concurrently made Emeritus Professor by Purdue and Cranfield Universities.

He co-authored over 160 archival publications, 13 patents and 3 books (Gas Turbine Combustion, Gas Turbine Combustor Design Problems, and Atomization and Sprays). His book Atomization and Sprays is a guide to a generation of researchers and engineers on the development and use of spray science and technology. Lefebvre invented and introduced the concept of air-blast atomization, which transformed fuel injection in combustors.

He initiated some of the earliest research on atomization and spray structure.

As a founding member and regular participant at conferences of the Institute of Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems Americas (ILASS) he taught a generation of scientists. Quotes

Tools are not a substitute for innovation, 2000

Recognition

American Society of Mechanical Engineers Gas Turbine Award (1984)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers R. Tom Sawyer Award (1984)

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Propellants and Combustion Award (inaugural recipient in 1990)

Marshal Award from the Institute of Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems, ILASS, (1993)

International Gas Turbine Institute Scholar Award (1995)

International Gas Turbine Institute Aircraft Engine Technology Award (1996)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers George Westinghouse Gold Medal (2002)

Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom

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Achievements

• Arthur Henry Lefebvre has been listed as a noteworthy Mechanical engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Gas Turbine Combustion: Alternative Fuels and Emissions, Third Edition

    ( Reflecting the developments in gas turbine combustion t...)

  • GAS Turbine Combustion, Second Edition (Combustion: An International)

    (This revised edition provides understanding of the basic ...)

  • Atomization and Sprays, Second Edition (Combustion: An International Series)

    ( The second edition of this long-time bestseller provide...)

  • Atomization and Sprays (Combustion,)

    ( Atomization and Sprays examines the atomization of liqu...)

  • GAS Turbine Combustion, Second Edition (Combustion: An International) by Arthur H. Lefebvre (1998-09-01)
  • Atomization and Sprays (Combustion,) by Arthur Lefebvre (1988-12-01)

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Quotations: Tools are not a substitute for innovation, 2000.

Membership

Fellow Royal Aeronautical Society, Institution Mechanical Engineers, Royal Society Arts, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Royal Academy Engineering(Gas Turbine award 1984, R. Tom Sawyer award 1984, International Gas Turbine Institute scholar award 1995, Aircraft Engine Technical award, 1996, George Westinghouse Gold medal 2002). Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Propellants and Combustion award 1990).

Connections

Married Elizabeth Marcella Betts, December 20, 1952. Children: David Ivan, Paul Henry, Anne Marie.

Father:

Henri Lefebvre

Mother:

May (Brown) Lefebvre

Spouse:

Elizabeth Marcella Betts

child:

Paul Henry Lefebvre

child:

David Ivan Lefebvre

child:

Anne Marie Lefebvre