A new research programme designed to strengthen the supply chain for the UK’s aero engine industry has taken flight.
With the aim of accelerating the development and introduction of low carbon aircraft engine technology, around £90million has been invested from Government and industry sources.
Known as Strategic Affordable Manufacturing in the UK with Leading Environmental Technology (SAMULET), the programme represents collaboration between both industry and academia led by Rolls-Royce. The UK Technology Strategy Board will pour £28.5million into the programme with around £11.5million coming from the Physical Sciences Research Council.
The proposal focuses on environmental improvements such as reductions in raw material use, lower engine fuel consumption and efficient advanced manufacturing processes. These goals will be achieved by developing new technologies and delivering a number of knowledge transfer initiatives.
The Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe (ACARE) has set a target for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per passenger to be reduced by 50 per cent by 2020, with nitrogen oxides to be cut by 80 per cent and noise to be slashed by 50 per cent.
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