Clean Sky 1 Closing EventSAGE 4 Demonstrator Program

Peter Taferner, MTUBrussels, March 21/22, 2017

Innovation takes off

2SAGE Review No. 1 – Villaroche, 16 March 2010

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SAGE4 – Demonstration ObjectivesSAGE4 – Demonstration Objectives

� Objectives�Further advance geared fan engine technologies

�Achieve a next step change in fuel burn reduction combined with a additional decrease in noise emission (ARCARE)

�Increase the competitiveness of European engine manufacturers for future engine programs

� Strategy�Deliver innovative architectures and mature technologies through

Ground Testing

�Utilize results from previous technology programmes (VITAL, NEWAC, DREAM, LuFo,..)

�Balance between Innovation and affordability by using existing engine H/W and through partnering

Partner• MTU Aero Engines AG, Lead• Avio Aero (I) and GKN (SE), Associate Partner• Plus Partner from 18 CfP Topics

Buget• 68 M€, 35 M€ EU Contribution

Schedule

SAGE 4 Demonstrator Program

Total ~ 68 M€

CS SAGE 4 Geared TF Demonstrator Technologies

IntegratedDrive Systemηηηη tested on a purpose-built

transmission test bench

GeT FuTuRe CfP

ηηηη improved outer cavity designηηηη advanced case designηηηη new IAS designsηηηη smart ACCηηηη optimized airfoil shapeηηηη improved trim balancinglb frequency mistuned airfoilslb CMC segments

Life TiAl blade technology

Turbine Technology

Life Lightweight TECdB Acoustic liner

Exhaust Technology

η Surface treamentLife Erosion protection€ new Materials (CFRP)€ Additive Maufacturing€ New measurement methods

Compressor Technology

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CS SAGE 4 Geared TF Demonstrator Test and Technology Validator

Donor Engine: PW1500G, Bombardier C-Development Engine

• Flawless Engine Demo Test Q4 2015 at MTU in Munich

• 107 hrs, 500 cycles Take-Off

• Heavy instrumentation for Engine Safety & Technology Assessment

• 1.100 sensors / probes

• SAGE 4 Demo Event at MTU Nov. 11. 2015

SAGE 4 Results

Further advance geared fan engine technologies ����• Sustained success in advanced designs, model simulations, fabrication of new materials,

production techniques, available now for new gas turbine engines

Achieve a next step change in fuel burn reduction…addl. nois decrease ����• Expected improvements confirmed by GRA and TE assessments

Increase Competitiveness of European engine manufacturers ����• European power gearbox rig test facility • 39 MTU Patents filed

Partner, Reviewer, GB, JU Executive Team, EU Commission, ...