exFan

Novel Recuperation system to maximize exergy from anergy for fuel cell powered geared electric aircraft propulsion system

Start: 12.2023 (Duration: 48 months)

Funded by the European Union under GA 101138184. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor CINEA can be held responsible for them.

Project website: exfan-project.eu, opens an external URL in a new window

 

Multi-disciplinary consortium:

  • Cidetec
  • Advanced Drivetrain Technologies GmbH
  • TU Wien Research Group Aircraft Systems
  • TU München Gear Research Center
  • IRES Innovation in Research and Engineering Solutions
  • EGILE
  • EASN-Technology Innovation Services
  • Fraunhofer IAPT
  • Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.
  • Power I.D. GmbH

 

Project targets:

The goal of the project exFan is to develop a concept for a novel thrust generating heat dissipation and recuperation system included in a geared electric fan propulsion system of mega-watt class that is powered by fuel cell technology up to TRL 3.