ADA2 - Aggressive Duct Aerodynamics Part 2

Important results from the project

All the stipulated project goals set out in the project proposal were met. Work conducted in Work Package 2 allowed greater collaboration between KTH Royal Institute of Technology as TU Berlin including validation of compressor duct models as well as optimization of compressor duct technologies enabling lighter, more fuel efficient engines to be developed. Work completed as part of WP1 allowed GKN Aerospace to investigate data from real work tests conducted on state-of-the-art compressor ducts.

Expected long term effects

This work will allow lighter, more aerodynamically efficient engine components, especially inter-compressor ducts, to be designed which will in turn allow more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft engines to be designed.

Approach and implementation

The project was carried out in x3 Work Packages, including a project management WP0, WP1 in which data from engine realistic tests was collected and analysed by GKN Aerospace and its partners, and WP2, which enabled universities KTH and TU Berlin to investigate new methods and optimizations to existing designs. As indicated, the work was overseen by GKN Aerospace staff under the auspices of WP0.