Projet H2POWRD (Horizon Europe, appel à projets 2023)
Action : Doctoral Networks
Panel : Information Science and Engineering
Statut du projet : SIGNED

H2POWRD seeks to harness hydrogen's potential with rotating detonation combustion (RDC) integrated with a gas turbine (RDGT). Rotating detonation is a paradigm breaking technology that revolutionizes the thermodynamic process to be significantly more efficient. This efficiency leap also introduces new challenges in the form of unsteady, transonic flow at the turbine inlet and higher heat transfer. Building on insights of a previous ITN (INSPIRE), which underscored the potential benefits of RDC, H2POWRD focuses on efficiently harnessing the unsteady outflow from the combustion of H2 in an RDGT. This project revolves around three primary areas of investigation: (1) delving into the fundamental aspects of the combustion, encompassing reactant injection, mixing, detonation propagation, and heat transfer; (2) optimizing the transition region between the combustor and the turbine to tailor Mach number, pressure, and velocity fluctuations for turbine compatibility; and (3) refining the aerodynamics of rotors and stators to maximize efficiency within relevant design philosophies and Mach number regimes. Employing a comprehensive approach, H2POWRD combines experimental and numerical methods to gain profound insights into both individual component physics and their intricate interactions. The project's outcomes are expected to deepen our understanding of critical scientific questions surrounding the unique features of RDC detonation waves, exhaust flow conditioning for targeted properties, and the design of turbines adept at handling heightened levels of unsteadiness. Beyond scientific inquiry, H2POWRD will showcase the technology's potential and delineate pathways toward realizing higher efficiency and reduced fuel consumption. Moreover, H2POWRD is committed to fostering sustainable innovation in research and in a training program designed to prepare the next generation of researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of RDGT technology.

Mots clés : rotating detonation, pressure gain combustion, gas turbines, aviation, power generation, experimental diagnostics

Participants :
- Université Purdue (Etats-Unis) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- École polytechnique de Bari (Italie) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Université technologique de Dresde (Allemagne) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR) (Allemagne) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 260539.2 €
- Université de Gênes (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 259437.6 €
- KTH Institut royal de technologie (Suède) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 293709.6 €
- General Electric (Italy) (Italie) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Université de technologie d'Eindhoven (Pays-Bas) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 274370.4 €
- Université de Cincinnati (Etats-Unis) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- École nationale supérieure de mécanique et d'aérotechnique de Poitiers (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 565387.2 €
- Centre européen de recherche et de formation avancée en calcul scientifique (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 282693.6 €
- Office national d’études et de recherches aérospatiales (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 282693.6 €
- General Electric (Italy) (Italie) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- Aedus space korlatolt felelossegu tarsasag (Hongrie) — Partner, associated partner, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 0.0 €
- École polytechnique de Milan (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 259437.6 €
- Université de Florence (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 259437.6 €
- Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (Japon) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Toulouse INP (France) — Partner, associated partner, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 0.0 €
- Institut von karman de dynamique des fluides (Belgique) — Partner, beneficiary, Recherche, subvention : 262620.0 €
- École polytechnique de Turin (Italie) — Partner, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 259437.6 €
- Université technique de Berlin (Allemagne) — Coordinator, beneficiary, Enseignement supérieur ou secondaire, subvention : 521078.4 €
- Safran (France) — Partner, beneficiary, Organismes privés (hors enseignement), subvention : 282693.6 €