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Synergistic Integration of Hyperconducting Electric Propulsion and Composite Structures with Intelligent Morphing for Hydrogen-Powered Aviation

Objective

HyperMorpH focuses on hybrid-electric hydrogen-powered aircraft architectures. It suggests that as liquid hydrogen (LH2) becomes available for zero-emissions aircraft, cryogenically-cooled electric propulsion systems will become more economically viable. Advanced, sustainable composites, particularly advanced FRPs, will play a crucial role in this high-efficiency propulsion system due to their superior properties in demanding thermal and electromagnetic environments. HyperMorpH aims to develop a cryogenic ultra-light and high-power density hyperconductive electric motor using fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Additionally, it will explore how this propulsion system can benefit from coupled aerostructure/propulsion systems integration, focusing on optimal aft-fuselage Boundary Layer Ingestion (BLI) configurations. The project will also investigate hybridization with under-the-wing H2 combustion turbine engines to enhance power supply during critical flight phases. To enable the HyperMorpH propulsion system concept, it will develop advanced composite materials, including self-morphing thermoplastic-based FRPs and metastructures, using sustainable and high-volume manufacturing techniques. Cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI)-supported digital tools will facilitate multidisciplinary analysis and technology integration. The project will culminate in a laboratory-scale validation (TRL 4) of the integrated system, showcasing FRP-enabled cryocooled electric motors and next-generation self-morphing BLI propulsors, with the aim of achieving carbon neutrality in the aviation sector by 2050.

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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions

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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL5-2024-D5-01

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Coordinator

INEGI - INSTITUTO DE CIENCIA E INOVACAO EM ENGENHARIA MECANICA E ENGENHARIA INDUSTRIAL
Net EU contribution

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€ 1 176 250,00
Address
RUA DR ROBERTO FRIAS 400
4200-465 PORTO
Portugal

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Yes
Region
Continente Norte Área Metropolitana do Porto
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Research Organisations
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