Learnings from Rolls‐Royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain aircraft
Abstract This article describes the collaborative efforts between Tecnam, Rolls‐Royce, and Rotax to equip a 4‐seat Tecnam P2010 aircraft with a parallel hybrid‐electric powertrain, the first of its kind ever developed for general aviation, to help reduce fuel consumption while maintaining, and even...
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| description | Abstract This article describes the collaborative efforts between Tecnam, Rolls‐Royce, and Rotax to equip a 4‐seat Tecnam P2010 aircraft with a parallel hybrid‐electric powertrain, the first of its kind ever developed for general aviation, to help reduce fuel consumption while maintaining, and even extending, the aircraft range. The High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain project set out to design, build, ground‐test and demonstrate in a flight campaign such a propulsion system. Creating a parallel hybrid‐electric drive system, which brings together the electric and combustion engine worlds, creates a completely new set of challenges in the design, assembly, operation, and safety assurance of aircraft which must be addressed for a successful business proposition. The article reflects on some of the challenges faced as this innovative and scalable powertrain was developed on the road to minimise emissions in the aviation industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-18ca9554bf5d4e8f96455afa0fc86bba2025-02-03T06:45:06ZengWileyIET Electrical Systems in Transportation2042-97382042-97462023-03-01131n/an/a10.1049/els2.12072Learnings from Rolls‐Royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain aircraftPéter Bodolai0Attila Vörösváczki1Gábor Bihari2Szabolcs Fási3Péter Szabó4Zoltán Koltai5Rolls‐Royce Hungary Kft Budapest HungaryRolls‐Royce Hungary Kft Budapest HungaryRolls‐Royce Hungary Kft Budapest HungaryRolls‐Royce Hungary Kft Budapest HungaryRolls‐Royce Hungary Kft Budapest HungaryRolls‐Royce Hungary Kft Budapest HungaryAbstract This article describes the collaborative efforts between Tecnam, Rolls‐Royce, and Rotax to equip a 4‐seat Tecnam P2010 aircraft with a parallel hybrid‐electric powertrain, the first of its kind ever developed for general aviation, to help reduce fuel consumption while maintaining, and even extending, the aircraft range. The High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain project set out to design, build, ground‐test and demonstrate in a flight campaign such a propulsion system. Creating a parallel hybrid‐electric drive system, which brings together the electric and combustion engine worlds, creates a completely new set of challenges in the design, assembly, operation, and safety assurance of aircraft which must be addressed for a successful business proposition. The article reflects on some of the challenges faced as this innovative and scalable powertrain was developed on the road to minimise emissions in the aviation industry.https://doi.org/10.1049/els2.12072aircraft testingbattery management systemsharmonic analysishybrid power systems |
| spellingShingle | Péter Bodolai Attila Vörösváczki Gábor Bihari Szabolcs Fási Péter Szabó Zoltán Koltai Learnings from Rolls‐Royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain aircraft IET Electrical Systems in Transportation aircraft testing battery management systems harmonic analysis hybrid power systems |
| title | Learnings from Rolls‐Royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain aircraft |
| title_full | Learnings from Rolls‐Royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain aircraft |
| title_fullStr | Learnings from Rolls‐Royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain aircraft |
| title_full_unstemmed | Learnings from Rolls‐Royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain aircraft |
| title_short | Learnings from Rolls‐Royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of High Power, High Scalability Hybrid Powertrain aircraft |
| title_sort | learnings from rolls royce hybrid propulsion systems in flight testing of high power high scalability hybrid powertrain aircraft |
| topic | aircraft testing battery management systems harmonic analysis hybrid power systems |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1049/els2.12072 |
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