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EU funding (€2,797,408): Toroidal Propellers for Efficient and Sustainable Aviation Hor15 Nov 2024 EU Research and Innovation programme "Horizon"
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Toroidal Propellers for Efficient and Sustainable Aviation
The TorPropel aims to advance aircraft propulsion technology by developing and upscaling propellers of toroidal geometry, which are distinguished for their thrust efficiency and noise reduction, utilising advanced carbon composites and state-of-the-art robotic manufacturing processes. This technology has the potential to significantly improve the performance of propeller-driven aircraft, a distinct category of aviation platforms ranging from smaller, piston driven or electric aircraft, to vertical take-off and landing aircraft (VTOLs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and even aircraft based on novel designs concepts, such as those featuring distributed propulsion systems. TorPropel sees the development of advanced, aerospace-grade carbon composites alongside the implementation of innovative robotic manufacturing solutions to ensure the achievement of critical performance objectives and a lightweight profile, while also prioritising the propellers' recyclability and repairability. Moreover, the project incorporates sophisticated condition monitoring systems directly into the propeller structure, essential for the real-time assessment of propeller structural health, thus ensuring safety, and considerably reducing the time and costs associated with maintenance. Overall, the TorPropel technology is expected to offer significant improvements in propeller performance, durability, weight, sustainability, and recyclability. The proposed technology is thus expected to have a significant contribution to the scientific field of aircraft propulsion technologies, improving upon the operational effectiveness and environmental sustainability of aviation and also by paving the way for a new era of short-distance air travel that is both quieter and environmentally friendly.
Funded Companies:
| Company name | Funding amount |
| LIMMAT SCIENTIFIC AG | ? |
| Aristotelio Panepistimio Thessalonikis | €358,125 |
| Brunel University London | €268,795 |
| Evektor s.r.o. | €336,000 |
| Fundacion Cidetec | €367,500 |
| GMI Aero | €220,000 |
| Icomat Ltd. | €408,238 |
| Panepistimio Ioanninon | €502,500 |
| TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN | €336,250 |
Source: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101187800
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The current state is available on the following page: Limmat Scientific AG, Baar, Switzerland.
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