Sustainable and Green Engine

SAGE (Sustainable And Green Engines)

AFHE

6 demonstrators with evolutionary and revolutionary technologies with challenging environmental objective

Main Members and Affiliates: Rolls Royce plc, Rolls Royce Deutschland, SNECMA, MTU, Turbomeca, Volvo, AVIO, ITP, …

Total budget > 420 M€

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Contra-Rotating Open Rotor – Concept Challenges

Power TurbinePower Turbine

PropellersPitch Change Control

PropellersPitch Change Control

ProtectiveAir Intake ProtectiveAir Intake

Rotating Nacelle Parts

Rotating Nacelle Parts

Noise& Vibration

Noise& Vibration

Operability & Power Management

Operability & Power Management

Certificability& Reliability

Certificability& Reliability

A/C Installation and wake interaction

A/C Installation and wake interaction

Counter-rotating propellers, noise optimised

Counter-rotating propellers, noise optimised

De-icingDe-icing

Communications via rotating systems

Communications via rotating systems

Power gearboxPower gearbox

www.cleansky.euFirst ground test before end 2015

Technologies for lightweight, efficient intercase structures

Technologies for lightweight, efficient intercase structures

Composite fan caseComposite fan case

Composite fan bladesComposite fan blades

Novel intake with optimised aero and

acoustic liners

Novel intake with optimised aero and

acoustic liners

Advanced integrated dressings

Advanced integrated dressings

Lightweight, high efficiency LPT

Lightweight, high efficiency LPT

Improved controls heat management

Improved controls heat management

Advanced sealing technologies

Advanced sealing technologies

Lightweight annulus fillers

Lightweight annulus fillers

Intake optimised to composite fan systemIntake optimised to

composite fan system

Large 3 shaft Engine – Concept Challenges

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August 2012: the first fan case engine build was achieved (advanced dressings)

More on Skyline October 2012

http://www.cleansky.eu/content/document/skyline-issue-8-october-2012

Large 3 shaft Engine - Achievements

Advanced Geared Turbofan – Concept Challenges

New High Efficient High Pressure Compressor

New High Efficient High Pressure Compressor

Mid Turbine Frame with aggressive Interduct

Mid Turbine Frame with aggressive Interduct

New High Speed Low Pressure Turbine

New High Speed Low Pressure Turbine

New Lightweight Exhaust Frame

New Lightweight Exhaust Frame

Advanced Fan Drive Gear System

Advanced Fan Drive Gear System

Temps & MaterialsTemps & Materials

Weight & Mech. Integration

Weight & Mech. IntegrationInnovative Designs &

Mfg ProcessesInnovative Designs &

Mfg Processes

Efficiency & PerformanceEfficiency &

Performance

Engine Control & Power System

Engine Control & Power System

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Advanced Turboshaft – Concept Challenges

High efficiency HP turbineHigh efficiency HP turbine

Innovative rear support architecture to reduce

power losses

Innovative rear support architecture to reduce

power losses

High efficiency Compressor

High efficiency Compressor

Low weight gearbox

Low weight gearbox

One stage low weight high efficiency BP turbine

One stage low weight high efficiency BP turbine

Low Emission Combustion Chamber

Low Emission Combustion Chamber

Air intake acoustic attenuation

Air intake acoustic attenuation

Exhaust and plug acoustic attenuation

Exhaust and plug acoustic attenuation

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Advanced Turboshaft – Achievements

Turboshaft-engine demonstrator assembly started in August 2012. The first rotation runs in March 2013.

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Lean Burn – Concept Challenges

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SAGE: Next plans and demonstrations

Large Three-shaft Engine DemonstratorLightweight fan system• Advanced external engine components and accessories• Advanced ‘inter-case’ structures• Lightweight and efficient Low-Pressure Turbine

Contra-Rotating Open Rotor· Propeller Design· Pitch change mechanism· Gear Box· Rotating structure

Advanced Geared Turbofan DemonstratorNew highly efficient HP-Compressor• Light weight high speed Low-Pressure Turbine• Advanced light weight and efficient Turbine Structures• Light weight and reliable Fan Drive Gear System• New systems for a more electric engine

Q4/2013

Q2/2013

Q4/2015

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