Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney have signed a pre-competitive research agreement with Virginia Tech to study the impact of environmental contaminants on aero-engine operation and testing. The four-year initiative will take advantage of Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-present Royce’s research collaborations with Virginia Tech as well as the university’s research capabilities in geosciences, instrumentation, and engine operation.
The two companies have been working together on research projects for many years, addressing problems that affect the aerospace industry as a whole. The two businesses have collaborated on several government-sponsored research initiatives, including a study on the effects of volcanic ash on aircraft engines.