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Developing Improved Service Propagation Lives in Arduous Cyclic Environments DISPLACE

Lead Participant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

Abstract

The project will develop technology to increase the life and reliability of advanced lightweight Ni-based gas turbine discs. This will be achieved by developing a new understanding of the degradation of the material in the operating environment and developing solutions that will enable the components to be operated for longer. The innovation will provide a step change in useable component life, improve the engine efficiency and reduce emissions. The value of the programme is £1.67M.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

ROLLS-ROYCE PLC £605,079 £ 15,449
 

Participant

SERCO GROUP PLC £114,123 £ 57,000
ZENTECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED £329,862 £ 150,000
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM £342,910 £ 342,910
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH £300,615 £ 300,615

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