rolls -royce 100 years in the making trent xwb events programme
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Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
EXHIBITION & EVENTS
100 years in the making
21 February - 22 March
The Silk Mill, Derby
The Trent XWB is the very latest engine developed by Rolls-Royce. It is the world’s most effi cient large aero engine fl ying and recently started passenger carrying service with Qatar Airways, almost exactly 100 years aft er the fi rst Rolls-Royce aero engine, the Eagle, ran for the fi rst ti me.
The Trent XWB puts Rolls-Royce at the very cutti ng edge of a high-technology industry, with Derby at the centre of development and producti on for the Trent XWB, making this city a centre for aviati on excellence!
TRENT XWB100 years in the making
21 February - 22 MarchThe Silk Mill
EXHIBITION
2015 marks the centenary of Rolls-Royce in aviati on. Come along to see how far aero engines have come in 100 years and where they might go next.
Find out more about how the Trent XWB was made, the people that made it and some of the technology that makes it so special.
FREESuitable for all
The Trent XWB is the very latest engine developed by Rolls-Royce. It is the world’s most effi cient large aero engine fl ying and recently started passenger carrying service with Qatar Airways, almost exactly 100 years aft er the fi rst Rolls-Royce aero engine, the Eagle, ran for the fi rst ti me.
The Trent XWB puts Rolls-Royce at the very cutti ng edge of a high-technology industry, with Derby at the centre of development and producti on for the Trent XWB, making this city a centre for aviati on excellence!
TRENT XWBTRENT XWB100 years in the making
21 February - 22 MarchThe Silk Mill
EXHIBITION
2015 marks the centenary of Rolls-Royce in aviati on. Come along to see how far aero engines have come in 100 years and where they might go next.
Find out more about how the Trent XWB was made, the people that made it and some of the technology that makes it so special.
FREESuitable for all
TRENT XWB100 years in the making
21 February - 22 MarchThe Silk Mill
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
TALK: Inventing the Trent XWB
Sunday 22 February2-3pm
If you’ve ever thought about designing your own engine, this might be the place to start...
All events are free. No need to book, just drop in.
TALK: The Story of Aviation
Saturday 28 February2-3pm
Join Alec Collins, former Rolls-Royce engineer, to fi nd out about the history of aviati on from its very early principles up to the present day.
TALK: How to build a Jet Engine
Sunday 1 March 2-3pm
An insight into the advanced manufacturing technology involved in building the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB.
ACTIVITY: Build your own Trent Jet Engine
Thursday 5 March6-7pm
Build your own Trent Jet Engine using 3D modelling and making techniques, to understand the principles of additi ve layer manufacturing.
ACTIVITIES: Drop in Family Activities
Saturday 21 February 1-5pm
Get involved in hands-on aviati on inspired family acti viti es with Rolls-Royce STEM Ambassadors to celebrate the opening of the exhibiti on.
TALK: Inventing the Trent XWB
Thursday 5 March7-8pm
If you’ve ever thought about designing your own engine, this might be the place to start...
TALK: How to build a Jet Engine
Saturday 7 March2-3pm
An insight into the advanced manufacturing technology involved in building the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB.
ACTIVITIES: Science Spectacular: Under the Microscope
Saturday 14 March1-5pm
Take part in some hands-on acti viti es with Science Communicator Sarah Cosgriff , to transform your mobile phone into a fully functi oning microscope. Get up close and examine Rolls-Royce aerospace parts and fi nd out how they work.
British Science Week
Take part in some hands-on acti viti es with Science Communicator
As part of Briti sh Science Week, Rolls-Royce STEM Ambassadors
will be facilitati ng lots of inspiring acti viti es for schools, aimed at
KS1-3. If your school would like to get involved please contact
Bill Hindmarsh on [email protected]
or 01332 641901.
ACTIVITIES: Drop in Family Activities
Saturday 7 March10am-2pm
Get involved in hands-on aviati on inspired family acti viti es with Rolls-Royce STEM Ambassadors.
TALK: Journey through a Jet Engine: How the Trent XWB works
Sunday 15 March 2-3pm
The science behind the world’s most efficient aero engine.
TALK: The RB211 Family
Wednesday 18 March3.30-4.30pm
Join Alec Collins, former Rolls-Royce engineer, for a talk on the development of the RB211 and its subsequent variants.
TALK: Curating Revealed
Thursday 19 March3-4pm
Find out how a museum really works with Curator of Making, Daniel Martin. This new series of Curator-led sessions will deconstruct the processes of collection care. This session will show how a museum puts on temporary exhibitions, allowing behind-the-scenes access to the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB exhibition as an example.
TALK: Flying the future
Thursday 19 March7-8pm
What are the drivers and opportunities for engine and flight technology beyond the Trent XWB?
ACTIVITY: Build your own Trent Jet Engine
Thursday 19 March6-7pm
Build your own Trent Jet Engine using 3D modelling and making techniques, to understand the principles of additive layer manufacturing.
ACTIVITIES: How Water Works
Saturday 21 March 1-5pm
Take part in activities that explore the power of water as part of World Water Day.
TALK: Journey through a Jet Engine: How the Trent XWB works
Sunday 22 March 2-3pm
The science behind the world’s most efficient aero engine.
The Silk MIllOPENING TIMES
Wednesday 10am-5pmThursday 3-9pmFriday 1-5pmSaturday 10am-5pmSunday 10am-4pm
The Silk Mill | Silk Mill LaneDerby | DE1 3AF | 01332 641901
www.derbymuseums.org
@derbysilkmill
@rollsroyce
#RRSTEM
Visit the Rolls-Royce Heritage CentreOsmaston Road, Derby
Explore exhibits which extensively chronicle the history of Rolls-Royce and propulsion on
land, sea and in the air
Visits to the Heritage Centre are by prior appointment only (Monday to Friday).
Call 01332 823888 or [email protected]
to arrange a visit.
Visit the Rolls-Royce Heritage CentreOsmaston Road, Derby
Explore exhibits which extensively chronicle the history of Rolls-Royce and propulsion on
land, sea and in the air
Visits to the Heritage Centre are by prior appointment only (Monday to Friday).
Call 01332 823888 or [email protected]
to arrange a visit.