The objective of the proposal is the development of an all-oxide Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) inter turbine duct for testing of the component in a demonstrator engine. The development steps include: - Designing the parts including the attachment to the metallic support structure - Defining design rules how to work with oxide CMCs for engine parts - Simulation of the parts behavior under engine loads - Assessment of the lifetime and reliability of the material in operation to translate the specimen behavior onto the component level - Optimizing the performance of the parts w.r.t. manufacturing parameters e.g. fiber orientation - Characterizing the material properties needed for the design process on specimen level. This includes the material development for example to improve the matrix system for prepreg technology - Manufacturing of the demonstrator parts - Develop a concept for fining qualification steps - Develop a concept for non-destructive testing - Validating simulation results with engine data resulting from engine tests For manufacturing oxide CMCs specimen and parts the following manufacturing techniques are included in the proposed project: - Winding - Prepreg technology (as automated as possible) - Braiding The path to final manufacture and validation will be documented and coordinated in close collaboration with the consortium partners and the topic manager. This proposal answers the CfP in “Work Package 4 – Advanced Geared Engine Configuration (HPC-LPT)” of the Engine Integrated Technology Demonstrators in Clean Sky 2. It utilizes the low specific weight of oxide CMCs to save weight and its inherent oxidation and temperature resistant nature to save cooling air. It therefore, contributes to the key objectives of the work package: improvement of efficiencies and innovative lightweight and temperature resistant materials.

Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are designed to work up temperature of 40ºC, however, discharging the battery generates heat. A cooling system is required to avoid electrolyte degradation or battery malfunction. Cooling requires energy and reduces the battery global efficiency. Moreover, higher temperatures have advantages: low electrolyte viscosity (less pump energy), better electrolyte diffusion in electrode & increase battery power due to increase electron mobility. BALIHT project aims to develop a new organic redox flow battery suitable to work up to temperatures of 80ºC, with a self-life similar than current organic ones, but with an energy efficiency 20% higher than current RFB since cooling system is not required, less pump energy & high power. Redox-active organic molecules with promising prospect in the application of RFBs, benefited from their low cost, vast abundance, and high tunability of both potential and solubility. These organic molecules are more soluble in water, which allows more concentrated electrolyte and increased battery capacity.CMBlu has developed an organic redox flow battery technology that use electrolytes from lignin, thin non-fluorinated membrane, carbon-based electrodes and plastic frames. Lignin is a renewable resource and the largest natural source of aromatic compounds from which efficient electrolytes can be produced. BALITH concept of organic RFB makes this technology suitable for many applications where the requirements for batteries are more challenging like: - Smoothing of non-dispatchable renewable power plants (like solar or wind) - Support for Ancillary services - High performance electric car recharge points - Improvement of grid flexibility and stability (at both transmission and distribution level). - Avoid cooling needs in RFB placed in warm countries (between 40º Latitude North & 40º Latitude South).