Citation
(2008), "Korean University Technology Centre", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 80 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2008.12780dab.026
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Korean University Technology Centre
Article Type: University news From: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Volume 80, Issue 4
Rolls-Royce, a provider of power systems and services, recently continued the global expansion of its research and technology capability by opening its first University Technology Centre (UTC) in Asia - at Pusan National University (PNU) in Busan, Korea.
The new UTC in thermal management will initially focus specifically on the development of high-efficiency lightweight heat exchangers, which are seen as offering potentially large environmental benefits as the pressure increases on industry to address climate change.
This area of research is important for Rolls-Royce in maintaining competitiveness across all of its aerospace, marine and energy markets.
The UTC is the result of joint efforts between Busan Metropolitan City, PNU and local companies in Busan, since 2006 to develop highly efficient and ultra-light heat exchangers. It will become a central point for Rolls-Royce research and development into the design of heat exchangers, including test and development of manufacturing technologies.
It will also secure a base to develop professional engineers and researchers and contribute to the development of local economy of Busan and the growth of the components and materials industry.
The opening ceremony was attended by Hur Nam-Sik, Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City, Colin Smith, Director of Engineering of Rolls-Royce, Kim Inn-se, MD, PhD, President of PNU and Ric Parker, Director of Research and Technology of Rolls-Royce.
In addition to its work with PNU, with which it operates an internship programme, Rolls-Royce signed a MOU with DongHwa Entec Co. Ltd in 2006 to work on the development of heat exchanger manufacturing technologies, from the basic technology assessment and providing stage to production implementation.