DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESS INNOVATION IN RESEARCH AND MONITORING THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENTS”

PROJECT GOAL:

The aim of the Project is to conduct Research & Development to create a process innovation in the form of a platform of engineering tools to support the work of engineers in the aviation industry. This comprehensive platform will consist of three modules based on the applicant’s proprietary solutions: for coupled simulation of the fluid structure interaction, for automatic analysis and prediction of costs at the operating stage of the aeronautical engine and for maintenance and durability analysis of engine components.

The main research objective of the first module will be development of a dedicated tool for coupled calculations for the aircraft engine fan and high-pressure compressor airfoils, characterized by high accuracy. Having such tool will be extremely beneficial during design of above-mentioned components and during forecasting their behavior regarding cross-wind.

The second module research objective will concentrate on the development of innovative monitoring system for costs maintenance of engines which are working based on customer service agreements with airlines and for prediction of further costs and prediction of actions aimed at preventing high maintenance costs.

Module three will focus on the innovative system that will automatize analysis of engine maintenance and operational data to generate accurate prediction models, anticipate future damages and optimization of aircraft engines exploitation.

The result of the Project will be a response to the needs of aircraft manufacturers and airlines, by improving the operating parameters of an aircraft engine and the entire flying unit, resulting in, among others, the reduction of fuel consumption and exhaust emission, while maintaining continuous flight safety.

Completion of the Project is planned for Q4 2023.

The Project value: 32,743,882.76 (19,665,748.66 PLN co-financed from EU).