Safran Tests Hydrogen Combustion System Components

hydrogen nozzle in a combustor on ONERA's Micado testbed

As part of the Hyperion research and technology project, ONERA evaluated a hydrogen nozzle in a combustor on its Micado testbed.

Credit: ONERA
LYON—Safran has tested hydrogen combustion sub-systems for a turbine engine as part of a European industry-wide hydrogen propulsion project for commercial aircraft. The assessments mark significant progress toward burning hydrogen in-flight to annihilate greenhouse gas emissions. However, while...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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