STROF - Lightweight structures for Open Fan engine demonstrator

Purpose and goal:

The project focus on the development, manufacture and validation of complex engine modules for the international OEM-led demonstrator engine Open Fan. Validation to TRL5-6 will be carried out in a full-scale engine test by the OEM. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the competitiveness of the participating companies.

Together we will demonstrate technology for application in next-generation mid-sized medium-range aircraft. Expected results and effects:

The environmental effect at aircraft level is to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% with contribution from Open Fan engines. GKN´s components are partly enablers for the Open Fan architecture, but the goal is also that they should be 15% lighter than the competitors´ and also manufactured more sustainably with reduced material consumption.

In the project, several components will be manufactured 100% using innovative additive manufacturing methods. Approach and implementation: The project has three work packages; 1. GKN´s engine module-1 development, manufacturing, validation in engine test 2. GKN´s engine module-2 development, manufacturing, validation in engine test

3. Develop an SME supply chain.

The project will be conducted according to GKN´s methodology for demonstrator development and TRL maturation, with documented design reviews and TRL reviews.