Sustainability Assessment for Composite Materials Use in Jet Engines Using the Product Sustainability Index (ProdSI) Methodology

Manufacturers in the aviation industry are developing new designs and advanced technologies to improve the sustainability of their products. One of the strategies involves using composite materials to build aircraft and jet engine components. These components are known to have a longer life-span and require less fuel during their operation, which makes them more sustainable than the conventional metallic components during the use phase. However, composite materials are not recyclable which, in comparison, makes them less sustainable in the post-use phase of the life-cycle.
This presentation will cover sustainability assessment using Titanium and composite materials to manufacture a jet engine component. The assessment is done by applying the Product Sustainability Assessment (ProdSI) methodology. A comprehensive set of sustainability metrics is applied for the use of these materials throughout the component’s total life-cycle. These metrics are evaluated using input from the OEM and a comparative LCA study for both materials.