WP2
For the Ultra-High Propulsive Efficiency Demonstrator, the teams have completed multiple maturation studies to optimize the Integrated Power Plant System architecture. WP2 has achieved significant progress including low speed fan maturation, booster, HP combustor, high-speed low-pressure turbine, transmission system, low material technologies and nacelle.
WP3
For Turboprop Demonstrator, a significant progress was achieved leading to the first start of TechTP engine demonstration on ground in June 2019. It includes the integration of specific cradle, Power and Accessory Gearbox, Engine and Propeller control system, nacelle and the demo propeller. The validation test campaign of the new engine and its propeller has started.
WP4
For the Advanced Geared Engine Configuration, the Inter Compressor Duct rig test facility successfully tested the first & second build. The expansion system engine demo passed the interim design review. The critical design of the engine demonstrator was completed. On technology development, manufacturing trials for the casted blade and CMC segments were completed.
WP5
WP5 achieved significant progress on a range of technologies relevant to future VHBR products including progress on design and rig testing of the Fan system and IP Turbine and rig test readiness and preliminary tests of the bearing chamber rig, supported by CFD simulation development. Blisk additive manufacturing repair activities progressed well, maturing overall capability.
WP6
UltraFan® made significant progress with the design and interface definitions sufficiently matured to enable release of long lead time items for manufacture. Flight test engine instrumentation has been defined. RR completed initial Design Approval Gates for both the IP and HP TCC. Airbus also completed the reserve take-off operation studies.
WP7
For the Light weight and efficient Jet-fuel reciprocating engine, a significant progress was achieved leading to the completion of the R&T programme. This includes the full-scale 6-cylinder engine demonstration on ground at full power, the full-scale propeller demonstration test and the validation test campaign of the new engine controls.
WP8
2019 saw the completion of loop2 activities, reaching environmental goals and the creation of the loop3, focused on hybrid-electric propulsion architecture for turboprop. On module side, key facts have been the successful test of the full-additive combustor, the validation of the transient performance engine model and the progresses on the reduction gearbox.
WP9
The project AMANECO started in 2019, to focus on boundary limits assessment in Additive manufacturing. A new partner was selected in November to contribute to recycling in composite. On engine parts advanced manufacturing, 2019 resulted in the selection of parameters for the Reference Blisk Design Model and the selection of IGV demo parts for ECO.
