Long range transport aircraft using hydrogen fuel

Verstraete, Dries

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2013.09.021

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“…In addition the study explored the potential of the alternative aviation fuels: conventional jet fuel from petroleum resources, synthetic jet fuels, biodiesel and bio-kerosene, ethanol and butanol, liquefied natural gas and hydrogen and highlighted the technical feasibility parameters: high energy density, high specific energy, high flash point, low freezing point and vapor pressure, high thermal stability, adequate lubricity, and sufficient aromatic compound content. Janic [17]; Pereira et al [227], Verstraete [228], and Yılmaz et al [229] studied the liquid hydrogen as an alternative fuel for air transport and these studied identifies the important parameters affecting the fuel consumption. Chuck & Donnelly [230] tested the compatibility of the potential aviation bio-fuels with the Jet A-1 and viscosities, cloud point temperature, flash points, energy content, effect of fuel burn in the range vs. the payload were studied.…”

Section: Aviation Alternative Fuels and Fuel Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Simulation techniques can be ideal for reproducing the behaviors of a complex design system of the aircraft. Many previous studies have analyzed the capability of simulation modeling in fuel consumption modeling and optimization [15,112,121,142,227,228]. One of the major limitations of simulation techniques is its inability to guarantee optimality of the developed solution.…”

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Fuel consumption optimization in air transport: a review, classification, critique, simple meta-analysis, and future research implications

Singh

Sharma

2015

Eur. Transp. Res. Rev.

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Objective This paper presents a review, classification schemes, critique, a simple meta-analysis and future research implication of fuel consumption optimization (FCO) literature in the air transport sector. This review is based on 277 articles published in various publication outlets between 1973 and 2014. Methodology A review of 277 articles related to the FCO in air transport was carried out. It provides an academic database of literature between the periods of 1973-2014 covering 69 journals and proposes a classification scheme to classify the articles. Twelve hundred of articles were identified and reviewed for their direct relevance to the FCO in air transport. Two hundred seventy seven articles were subsequently selected, reviewed and classified. Each of the 277 selected articles was categorized on four FCO dimensions (Aircraft technology & design, aviation operations & infrastructure, socioeconomic & policy measures, and alternate fuels & fuel properties). The articles were further classified into six categories of FCO research methodologies (analytical -conceptual, mathematical, statistical, and empirical-experimental, statistical, and case studies) and optimization techniques (linear programming, mixed integer programming, dynamic programming, gradient based algorithms, simulation modeling, and nature based algorithms). In addition, a simple meta-analysis was also carried out to enhance understanding of the development and evolution of research in the FCO. Findings and conclusions This has resulted in the identification of 277 articles from 69 journals by year of publication, journal, and topic area based on the two classification schemes related to FCO research, published between, 1973 to December-2014. In addition, the study has identified the 4 dimensions and 98 decision variables affecting the fuel consumption. Also, this study has explained the six categories of FCO research methodologies (analytical -conceptual, mathematical, statistical, and empirical-experimental, statistical, and case studies) and optimization techniques (linear programming, mixed integer programming, dynamic programming, gradient based algorithms, simulation modeling, and nature based algorithms). The findings of this study indicate that the analytical-mathematical research methodologies represent the 47 % of FCO research. The results show that there is an increasing trend in research of the FCO. It is observed that the number of published articles between the period 1973 and 2000 is less (90 articles), so we can say that there are 187 articles which appeared in various journals and other publication sources in the area of FCO since 2000. Furthermore there is increased trend in research on FCO from 2000 onward. This is due to the fact that continuously new researchers are commencing their research activities in FCO research. This shows clearly that FCO research is a current research area among many research groups across the world. Lastly, the prices of jet fuel have significantly increased since the 2005. The aviatio...

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Section: Aviation Alternative Fuels and Fuel Propertiesmentioning

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Section: Identifications Of Decision Variables Based On Fco Dimensionsmentioning

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Fuel consumption optimization in air transport: a review, classification, critique, simple meta-analysis, and future research implications

Singh

Sharma

2015

Eur. Transp. Res. Rev.

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“…The Flight Optimisation System (FLOPS) is a multidisciplinary aircraft preliminary design and analysis package [18,19] whose applicability for the type of analysis used in this article has been demonstrated previously [12,14,16]. FLOPS is an aircraft configuration optimisation program developed for use in conceptual design of new aircraft and in the assessment of impact of advanced technology [18].…”

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On the energy efficiency of hydrogen-fuelled transport aircraft

Verstraete

2015

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

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“…In [18], a comparison of hydrogen with hydrocarbon fuels for aviation is discussed. Further discussion of hydrogen utilization for aircraft engines is given for instance in [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27]. A good review with respect to hydrogen in aviation is given specifically by Cecere et al [28].…”

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A Study on Electrofuels in Aviation

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Abstract:With the growth of aviation traffic and the demand for emission reduction, alternative fuels like the so-called electrofuels could comprise a sustainable solution. Electrofuels are understood as those that use renewable energy for fuel synthesis and that are carbon-neutral with respect to greenhouse gas emission. In this study, five potential electrofuels are discussed with respect to the potential application as aviation fuels, being n-octane, methanol, methane, hydrogen and ammonia, and compared to conventional Jet A-1 fuel. Three important aspects are illuminated. Firstly, the synthesis process of the electrofuel is described with its technological paths, its energy efficiency and the maturity or research need of the production. Secondly, the physico-chemical properties are compared with respect to specific energy, energy density, as well as those properties relevant to the combustion of the fuels, i.e., autoignition delay time, adiabatic flame temperature, laminar flame speed and extinction strain rate. Results show that the physical and combustion properties significantly differ from jet fuel, except for n-octane. The results describe how the different electrofuels perform with respect to important aspects such as fuel and air mass flow rates. In addition, the results help determine mixture properties of the exhaust gas for each electrofuel. Thirdly, a turbine configuration is investigated at a constant operating point to further analyze the drop-in potential of electrofuels in aircraft engines. It is found that electrofuels can generally substitute conventional kerosene-based fuels, but have some downsides in the form of higher structural loads and potentially lower efficiencies. Finally, a preliminary comparative evaluation matrix is developed. It contains specifically those fields for the different proposed electrofuels where special challenges and problematic points are seen that need more research for potential application. Synthetically-produced n-octane is seen as a potential candidate for a future electrofuel where even a drop-in capability is given. For the other fuels, more issues need further research to allow the application as electrofuels in aviation. Specifically interesting could be the combination of hydrogen with ammonia in the far future; however, the research is just at the beginning stage.

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Long range transport aircraft using hydrogen fuel

Cited by 108 publications

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Fuel consumption optimization in air transport: a review, classification, critique, simple meta-analysis, and future research implications

Fuel consumption optimization in air transport: a review, classification, critique, simple meta-analysis, and future research implications

On the energy efficiency of hydrogen-fuelled transport aircraft

A Study on Electrofuels in Aviation

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