Imagine a plane engine that can switch between different green fuels, like hydrogen or sustainable oils, without needing a complete redesign. Current engines struggle to burn 100% hydrogen without creating too much pollution. This work creates new 'burners' and uses electric sparks to keep the fire stable and clean, making airport air quality much better.
Current gas-turbine combustors cannot efficiently burn 100% hydrogen and struggle to reduce NOx and PM emissions to meet future aviation standards.
The project developed two new combustor architectures (LEAFinnox and CHAIRlift), plasma-based flame stabilization techniques, and a suite of CFD and AI models for emission prediction.
If you are a jet engine manufacturer dealing with strict new NOx and PM emission standards — this project developed new combustor architectures like LEAFinnox and CHAIRlift that allow for 100% direct combustion of hydrogen.
If you are an airline dealing with high carbon taxes and airport air quality regulations — this project developed dual-fuel LTO cycle strategies that enable the use of SAF and hydrogen to decarbonize flights.
If you are a hydrogen producer dealing with a lack of end-user demand in aviation — this project developed stabilization techniques and AI models that make hydrogen-ready engines commercially viable.
Based on available project data, specific implementation costs are not provided; however, the EU contribution for the research phase is EUR 1,905,741.
The project aims to reach TRL3 and higher by the end of the period, meaning it is moving from basic research toward experimental proof-of-concept rather than full industrial scale.
Based on available project data, the project develops stabilization techniques and AI models described as ripe for commercial exploitation, though specific licensing terms are not listed.
The project specifically targets the reduction of NOx and PM emissions to meet long-term standards and improve local air quality at airports.
The research period runs from 2023-12-01 to 2026-11-30, with the goal of achieving TRL3+ by the end of this window.
The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 9 partners from 5 countries (CH, DE, FR, IT, UK). With 8 universities and 1 research organization, there is a 0% industry ratio, suggesting the output is currently focused on fundamental scientific breakthroughs and numerical modeling rather than immediate commercial production.
Contact the Università degli Studi di Firenze regarding the LEAFinnox and CHAIRlift architectures.
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