Project Vision
TorPropel aims to advance aircraft propulsion by developing and upscaling toroidal composite propellers, promising significant gains in thrust efficiency and noise reduction. Leveraging advanced carbon composites, automated robotic manufacturing, and embedded structural health monitoring, the project targets applications across a broad spectrum of propeller-driven platforms, from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) systems to turboprop aircraft, paving the way for a quieter, greener and more-electric era of aviation.
1 / Toroidal Propeller Geometry
A closed-loop design significantly reduces vortex shedding and improves acoustic performance.
2 / Advanced Composite Materials
Use of carbon fibre-reinforced polymers, with recyclable and repairable vitrimer resins.
3 / Robotic Manufacturing
Integration of Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) and other automated manufacturing techniques to enable high-precision and scalable production.
4 / Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
Embedded sensing systems for real-time monitoring, damage detection, and predictive maintenance, enhancing safety and reducing lifecycle costs.
5 / Sustainability & Lifecycle
Every stage, from design to dismantling, is engineered for circularity, aligning with EU Green Deal ambitions.
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