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UK funding (£4,771,036): Pressure Ratio Optimised Fan Integral to Low speed Engines (PROFILE Ukri 1 Apr 2016 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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Pressure Ratio Optimised Fan Integral to Low speed Engines (PROFILE
| Abstract | Pressure Ratio Optimised Fan Integral to Low speed Engines (PROFILE) Building on the success of the Trent family of three shaft engines Rolls-Royce has announced its intent to develop UltraFan™, a novel Very High Bypass Ratio (VHBR) geared architecture. This provides a significant improvement in propulsive efficiency and will be available for the next generation of aircraft 2025 and beyond. A fundamental enabler for this new architecture is the development of a large diameter, low speed, low pressure ratio fan system. This represents a step change in fan technology and entails significant technical challenges including structural integration of the fan system into a geared architecture and mechanical integrity of the blades during impact scenarios. PROFILE is a project to investigate and mitigate these challenges through a blade mechanical rig programme, academic research, and a comprehensive fan system design study. |
| Category | BEIS-Funded Programmes |
| Reference | 113078 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/04/2016 |
| Funded period end | 31/12/2018 |
| Funded value | £4,771,036.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=113078 |
Participating Organisations
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC |
£4,028,518.00 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD |
£742,518.00 |
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The latest known state is available on the following page: Rolls-Royce plc, London.
