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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2013.41.5.391

Initial Sizing of General Aviation Aircraft Propelled by Electric Propulsion system  

Han, Hye-Sun (Graduate School, Georgia Institute of Technology)
Shin, Kyo-Sic (Graduate School, Georgia Institute of Technology)
Park, Hong-Ju (Graduate School, Georgia Institute of Technology)
Hwang, Ho-Yon (Department of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology)
Nam, Taewoo (Aerospace System Design Laboratory, Georgia Institute of Technology)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.41, no.5, 2013 , pp. 391-403 More about this Journal
Abstract
Propeller aircraft propelled by an electric propulsion system is gaining a renewed interest because of ever-increasing environmental concern on harmful emissions emitted from conventional jet engines and national energy security. Traditional aircraft sizing methods are not readily applicable to electric propulsion aircraft that utilize a variety of alternative energy sources and power generation systems. This study showcases an electric propulsion aircraft sizing exercise based on a generalized, power based sizing method. A general aviation aircraft is propelled by an electric propulsion system that comprises of a propeller, a high temperature super conducting motor, a Proton Exchange Membrance(PEM) fuel cell system fuelled with hydrogen, and power conditioning equipment. In order to assess the impact of technology progression, aircraft sizing was conducted for two different sets of technology assumptions for electric components, and the results were compared with conventional baseline aircraft.
Keywords
Electric Propulsion; Aircraft sizing; HTS Motor; Fuel Cell; Propeller Aircraft; Conceptual Design;
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