Enabling Novel Controls & Advanced Software for Engines (ENCASE)

Lead Participant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Abstract

ENCASE develops a number of key enabling technologies required for the control system in the novel UltraFan® engine demonstrator. These include electronic core concentrator control systems architecture, sealing & sensor technology, a “super” permanent magnet alternator and architectural safety critical software. The consortium is led by Rolls-Royce with large industrial partners Curtiss Wright, TT Electronics, SMEs Porvair Filtration Group Limited, Ionix Advanced Technologies Limited, Active Sensors Limited and academics at the University of Newcastle and the University of York. A key benefit of ENCASE will be in delivering scalable solutions for both business jet and civil engines.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

ROLLS-ROYCE PLC £16,123,129 £ 7,577,253
 

Participant

AERO STANREW LIMITED £499,411 £ 249,709
PENNY & GILES CONTROLS LIMITED £557,755 £ 278,878
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
ACTIVE SENSORS LIMITED £31,736 £ 22,216
PORVAIR FILTRATION LIMITED
UNIVERSITY OF YORK £465,767 £ 465,767
IONIX ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES LTD

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