EVITA
"Non-Destructive EValuation, Inspection and Testing of Primary Aeronautical Composite Structures Using Phase Contrast X-Ray Imaging"
| Coordinatore | CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA - RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT
Organization address
address: RUE JAQUET DROZ 1 contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | Switzerland [CH] |
| Totale costo | 1˙556˙615 € |
| EC contributo | 1˙174˙085 € |
| Programma | FP7-TRANSPORT
Specific Programme "Cooperation": Transport (including Aeronautics) |
| Code Call | FP7-AAT-2012-RTD-1 |
| Funding Scheme | CP-FP |
| Anno di inizio | 2012 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2012-09-01 - 2015-11-30 |
Partecipanti
| # | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CSEM CENTRE SUISSE D'ELECTRONIQUE ET DE MICROTECHNIQUE SA - RECHERCHE ET DEVELOPPEMENT
Organization address
address: RUE JAQUET DROZ 1 contact info |
CH (NEUCHATEL) | coordinator | 622˙835.00 |
| 2 |
GMI AERO SAS
Organization address
address: Rue Buffault 9 contact info |
FR (PARIS) | participant | 184˙560.00 |
| 3 |
NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS - NTUA
Organization address
address: HEROON POLYTECHNIOU 9 ZOGRAPHOU CAMPUS contact info |
EL (ATHINA) | participant | 177˙120.00 |
| 4 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Organization address
address: OXFORD ROAD contact info |
UK (MANCHESTER) | participant | 104˙520.00 |
| 5 |
DASSAULT AVIATION SA
Organization address
address: Rond-Point des Champs-Elysees - Marcel Dassault 9 contact info |
FR (PARIS) | participant | 85˙050.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'The objective of this proposal is to further focus on the application and appropriate adaptation of Phase Contrast X-ray imaging technology for the Non-Destructive Evaluation and Inspection of primary aeronautical composite structures, both during the manufacturing process and during the repair and re-use of key components. The introduction of this new methodology is expected to provide the aeronautical industry with a more detailed insight of the internal structure of thin and particularly challenging thick composite structures as well as complex geometry ones such as integrated closed boxes and sandwiches, enabling the prompt detection of micrometer defects deeper in the composite structure, compared to the state-of-the-art technologies. It is expected that the proposed novel non-destructive technology methodology will help achieve the goals of reduction of aircraft weight through lowering the safety factors, as a detailed and highly reliable knowledge of the internal damage status of primary structural elements will be enabled. At the same time, it will also help reduce the aircraft development cost because this new technique will be introduced in the inspection and quality control during the manufacturing process.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
Composite materials are widely used in manufacturing of critical components for aircraft safety. An EU initiative is making full use of these materials for aircraft manufacturing and repair in order to assist engineers in managing the quality of their components and processes.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
The aircraft industry now requires that ultra-light composites are supported by inspection solutions that will make them more reliable, efficient and safer to use. Improved detection of problematic components will lead to better quality control, from design and manufacturing to assembly and repair.
To address this need, the EU-funded http://www.evita-project.eu (EVITA) project aims to develop an innovative non-destructive technology that quickly and accurately detects flaws or defects in these materials. This will substantially reduce weight, resulting in cost-efficient manufacturing of green aircraft.
Work began with a thorough review of the methods for testing, design, manufacturing, assembly and repair of the composite structures. Based on this, the technical specifications of the technology were defined. Industry feedback was also sought out to ensure applicability of the technology.
A detailed prototype design was produced for carrying out thermal and technical simulations. Further tests will help determine any limitations with the technology.
The components are currently being assembled, and this will be followed by benchmarking to identify advantages over current technologies.
EVITA is maximising its visibility by disseminating research outcomes to key aeronautics industry actors at various workshops and conferences.
The project will introduce an economical and environmentally friendly technology without compromising on safety. Manufacturers stand to benefit from reduced production, maintenance and operation costs, while citizens will have cleaner and safer skies.