Institute for Aerospace Technology

Future Propulsion and Systems

Power Electronics and Machine test facilitiesPower Electronics and Machines test facilities

Instrumented micro turbine for gas turbine and fuel researchInstrumented micro turbine for gas turbine and fuel research

 

Expertise

The Future Propulsion and Systems thematic group features a range of expertise for current and future propulsion systems. Systems integration is a key component of our expertise, covering both the optimisation and build of propulsion systems spanning electrical and hybrid propulsion systems. Key examples of our integration track record can be found within the following CleanSky2/Horizon 2020 projects:

  • EMINEO - Electrical Machines and Drives for Next Generation Aircraft
  • ORCHESTRA - Optimised Electric Network Architectures and Systems for More-Electric Aircraft
  • AERIS - Advanced simulation of two-phase flow in aero-engine bearing chambers and internal gearboxes

 

Specific areas of expertise within Future Propulsion and Systems
Propulsion Systems Electrical Machines Power Electronics & Batteries Power Systems & Control
Future and decarbonised propulsion Electrical machine design Power Electronics Innovative onboard architectures & topologies
Electric propulsion Motor drives Modular battery systems Optimised energy/power management including AI-based
Aircraft gas turbine engines Winding technology Aircraft electrical power systems Advanced modelling/simulation and Digital Twins
Satellite propulsion Electromagnetic modelling High e-performance applications Electric power quality and stability

 

Specific areas of expertise within Future Propulsion and Systems (continued)
 Analysis Techniques Thermal System Risk & Reliability
Material characterisation Thermal management Risk and reliability
Rotor & high-speed machine dynamics Cooling systems Fault diagnostics
Flow control and turbulence modelling Combustor aerothermal technology Aircraft fleet maintenance & prognostics

Experimental & computational fluid dynamics

Ultra-low NOx combustion systems Safety

 

People

Over 250 academics and researchers work within and across this diverse range of research themes to deliver novel, cross-disciplinary, integrated research projects to both industry and research funders.

 

Research Facilities

Research facilities to which we can provide access
Power Electronics and Machine test facilities (up to 2MW) Advanced machining technologies Micro gas turbine for testing fuel  On premise HPC service 
Mechanical testing and structural evaluation   Extensive range of Additive Manufacturing machines Large closed-return wind tunnel with experience of testing engine nacelles and wing-props Hybrid fuel cell/electric propulsion system validation (up to 45000ft) 

 

Track Record

Our specialist aerospace teams at UoN work in partnership with a range of major aerospace companies and SMEs. We have an extensive track record in securing key UK and EU funding as well as from the Royal Society, British Council, RAEng, Research England, APC and industry.

A collection of logos from which the university has secured funding or partnerships from. The logos include the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Innovate UK and the Aerospace Technology Institute. The EU logos include Horizon 2020, C

 

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Institute for Aerospace Technology

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