Ultra-Efficient Hybrid Aircraft
G. Balbo (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
L.M.M. Blom (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
J.P. Kok (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
C. Miranda de Andrade Veiga (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
C.M.N. Pabsch (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
I.A. Pszczółkowski (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
A. Shu (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
J.W.M. Stokman (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
J. Thornton (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
G.L. Van (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
Julien van Campen – Mentor (TU Delft - Group van Campen)
Jin Maruhashi – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects)
R. Pasolari – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Wind Energy)
L.J. Dijkstra – Coach (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
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Abstract
Reducing the emissions of ultra-fine particles in the vicinity of airports to minimise detrimental health effects for near-airport residents and airport personnel has been the main objective of the project. This report details the realisation of this goal which was done by designing a hybrid aircraft with notable improvements in the efficiency and emission characteristics. The aircraft in question is named the ’Low Emission Alternative Fuel’ aircraft, or ’LEAF’. Design of essential components and systems is presented along with evaluation of aspects needed for LEAF aircraft to enter the market by 2035.