Brayton Energy

Brayton Energy is an research and development firm focused on environmentally responsible, sustainable energy production. With more than 30 years of experience and over 25 advanced energy projects, the company designs, prototypes, and tests turbomachinery and gas turbine systems for commercial, government, and research applications.

Its work spans renewable energy, gas turbines, heat exchangers, propulsion, and combustion. Renewable energy projects include concentrated solar power, biomass combustion, bio-gas and bio-fuels, nuclear systems, and hybrid fuel cells. The company designs and analyzes gas turbine engines, microturbines, and complex Brayton cycles, with capabilities ranging from cycle modeling and custom hardware development to component testing and performance mapping.

Brayton Energy also develops recuperators and other heat exchangers for demanding applications, including supercritical carbon dioxide cycles and next-generation nuclear systems. Its propulsion work includes turbines and range extenders for vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and other platforms. Combustion services cover fuel-system integration and gas, liquid, and solid-fuel combustors, with emphasis on emissions performance. The company provides prototyping, manufacturing, testing, and technical development support.