Objective The ACHEON project explores a novel propulsive system for aircrafts which overcome the main limitations of traditional systems introducing an effective and affordable vectored jet aerial propulsion with no part in move-ment. The project aims to overcome well known limits related to commonly known jet deflection system.The ACHEON system is based on the cumulated effects of three physical effects:1. High speed jet mixing effects;2. Coanda effect of adhesion of an high speed jet to a convex surface;3. Coanda effect control by Electrostatic fields.The strengths of the ACHEON concept are:- Affordability: the deflection of the jet is realized without any moving part.- Simple controls: the angle formed by the jet and the nozzle axis can be regulated by varying the velocity of two incoming jets;- Precision: the Plasma Dischargers ensures an optimal control of jet attachment to the Coanda surfaces.- Possibility to be alimented by streams of any nature.The ACHEON thrust vectoring propulsive concept can produce a wide possibility of future and innovative air-crafts concepts with enhanced capabilities which could shorten take off and landing spaces, enhance manoeuvrability, explore new concepts such as diffused propulsion systems or more radical solutions for future aeronautic transport.The ACHEON Project aims to study the system and its components in a full structured systemic approach1. to define:- the system and its control methodology identifying it possible intrinsic limits and defining exactly fields of applications;- control equations of the system as a function of both geometric and physical parameters;- system design methods which could help to obtain better results on different sizes and architectures;2. to explore the feasibility of:- applications to traditional aerial vehicles architectures;- applications to innovative aerial vehicle designs such as distributed propulsion;- innovative aircraft optimized for thrust vectoring. Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringaircraft Programme(s) FP7-TRANSPORT - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Transport (including Aeronautics) Topic(s) AAT.2012.6.3-1. - Breakthrough and emerging technologies AAT.2012.6.3-2. - Radical new concepts for air transport Call for proposal FP7-AAT-2012-RTD-L0 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CP-FP - Small or medium-scale focused research project Coordinator UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MODENA E REGGIO EMILIA Address Via universita 4 41121 Modena Italy See on map Region Nord-Est Emilia-Romagna Modena Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Eugenio Dragoni (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution € 148 338,96 Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL Belgium EU contribution € 104 080,00 Address Pleinlaan 2 1050 Bruxelles / brussel See on map Region Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Nik Claesen (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window REGGIO EMILIA INNOVAZIONE SCARL Italy EU contribution € 83 371,04 Address Via sicilia 31 42122 Reggio emilia See on map Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Arturo Tornaboni (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN United Kingdom EU contribution € 104 080,00 Address Brayford pool LN6 7TS Lincoln See on map Region East Midlands (England) Lincolnshire Lincolnshire Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Chris Bingham (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window UNIVERSIDADE DA BEIRA INTERIOR Portugal EU contribution € 94 400,00 Address Convento de santo antonio 6201 001 Covilha See on map Region Continente Centro (PT) Beiras e Serra da Estrela Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Dina Pereira (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window NIMBUS SRL Italy EU contribution € 65 360,00 Address Via del boschetto 2/1 10040 Lombardore See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Paolo Bellezza Quater (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window
