Essays about: "Hybrid electric aircraft system"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Hybrid electric aircraft system.

  1. 1. Conceptual design of the next generation gas turbines : Modelling of a hybrid electric mixed turbofan for a trainer aircraft

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Sophia Fisher; Michael Åkerström; [2023]
    Keywords : Hybrid propulsion; mixed turbofan; parallel configuration; performance;

    Abstract : To mitigate climate change, all sectors must contribute their part. Electric propulsion system is a promising approach to reduce emissions from the aviation industry. A major challenge is however the low energy density in today’s battery technology. READ MORE

  3. 2. Harmonic Filters For Electronic Drive Systems Targeting Aircraft Applications

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Emelie Berglund; [2023]
    Keywords : Active Cancellation Filter; BLDC;

    Abstract : Climate change pressures fossil-driven vehicles into electrification to sustain a healthy planet and environment for its inhabitants. Air traffic contributes to the ongoing climate crisis, and electric aircraft is taking its toll on the avionics market. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mechanical Design, Analysis, and Manufacturing of Wind Tunnel Model and Support Structure

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner

    Author : Sara Ghika; [2021]
    Keywords : Aerospace; wind tunnel testing; lightweight structures; UAV; Mekanisk Design; Analys och Tillverkning av Vindtunnelmodell och Stödstruktur;

    Abstract : This volume covers the phases from design to manufacturing of a wind tunnel test support structure for a conceptual blended wing-body UAV designed by KTH Green Raven Project students. The innovative aircraft design demonstrates sustainability within aviation by utilizing a hybrid electric-fuel cell propulsion system. READ MORE

  5. 4. Conceptual design and development of thermal management system for hybrid electric aircraft engine. : A study to develop a physical model and investigate the use of Mobil Jet Oil II as coolant for aircraft electrical propulsion under different scenarios and time horizons.

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Framtidens energi

    Author : Yash Khanna; [2019]
    Keywords : Hybrid electric aircraft system; Thermal management system; micro channel; Dynamic modelling; Mobil Jet Oil II;

    Abstract : The ever-increasing levels of greenhouse gas emissions has led to the scientific community starting to explore the viability of electrical aircraft system, with the most prominent research and product development for hybrid electric system, which forms the transition phase from combustion to fully electric aircrafts. The primary objective of this thesis is to find solutions towards thermal management of the electrical components of a hybrid electric aircraft propulsion system, which generate a significant amount of heat while operating at heavy load conditions required to propel an aircraft. READ MORE

  6. 5. Performance Assessment of Electrical Motor for Electric Aircraft Propulsion Applications : Evaluation of the Permanent Magnet Motor and its Limitations in Aircraft Propulsion

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Mathias Beckman; Alex Christy Gerald Volden; [2019]
    Keywords : Electric Aircraft; Permanent Magnet Electrical Motor; Losses; Hybrid-Electric Propulsion System; Environment; Global Warming; Aircraft Emission;

    Abstract : This thesis project will evaluate which kind of electrical motor is best suited for aircraft propulsion and which parameters effect the efficiency. An economic analysis was conducted, comparing the fuel price (Jet A1) for a gas turbine and the electricity price for an electric motor of 1MW. READ MORE