Doosan Enerbility has joined forces with the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) to advance the development of aircraft engine technology. On January 15, the two entities signed a contract for the “Aircraft Engine Combustor and Test Rig Manufacturing” project. This collaboration, set to run until April 2027, focuses on creating a high-temperature combustor for aircraft engines.
As a leading South Korean company specializing in power generation equipment, Doosan Enerbility will take charge of manufacturing the combustor prototype and conducting rig tests. A rig is a specialized setup that mimics the structure of an engine, allowing engineers to test and validate the performance of engine components. The project aims to produce a combustor that delivers top-tier performance and reliability.
Doosan Enerbility will apply its expertise in high-temperature component technology, honed through years of work in power generation gas turbines, to the combustor’s development. The company plans to utilize advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing (AM) and Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC). TBC involves applying a heat-resistant layer to the combustion chamber’s inner walls, protecting the combustor from extreme temperatures generated during engine operation.
This project builds on Doosan Enerbility’s ongoing efforts, including the “Engine Layout Design and Analysis Service” project, which serves as a precursor to the combustor development initiative. The company is also upgrading facilities at ADD’s test site, where the combustor will undergo rigorous testing.
Son Seung-woo, head of the Power Service BG at Doosan Enerbility, highlighted the significance of the partnership. “By leveraging our advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities from power generation gas turbine development, we aim to contribute to the future of aviation gas turbine technology,” he said.
This collaboration marks a critical step in advancing South Korea’s capabilities in aircraft engine technology, with Doosan Enerbility playing a pivotal role in the development of high-performance engine components.
