The path to high-performance rocketry is paved with the ability to move massive amounts of propellant at extreme speeds. For Elara Aerospace, the search for world-class turbine technology has led to a research collaboration with Accelleron, a global leader in high-speed turbo machinery.
Formerly ABB Turbocharging, Accelleron brings decades of experience in high-efficiency turbine cycles and fluid dynamics. This expertise is critical as Elara explores the next generation of propellant delivery systems for future large-scale vehicles. By studying the high-speed thermal and kinetic energy management within Accelleron's industrial systems, Elara's engineering team is developing the technical foundation for high-flow turbopump research.
"Moving propellant is one of the toughest challenges in liquid propulsion. Accelleron’s mastery of high-speed turbo machinery gives us a technical baseline that pushes our research into new territory."
The collaboration focuses on the cross-pollination of industrial turbine research and aerospace propulsion needs. This research-driven approach allows Elara to leverage the extreme reliability and efficiency of Accelleron's hardware to validate the fluid models required for future suborbital missions.
By integrating industrial excellence into the research cycle, Elara and Accelleron are ensuring that the future of European propulsion is built on a foundation of proven, high-performance machinery. This partnership is another step forward in Elara’s mission to achieve sovereign, sustainable space access.