Ultra-Efficient Hybrid Aircraft

Bachelor thesis (2022)

Authors

G. Balbo Aerospace Engineering
L.M.M. Blom Aerospace Engineering
J.P. Kok Aerospace Engineering
C. Miranda de Andrade Veiga Aerospace Engineering
C.M.N. Pabsch Aerospace Engineering
I.A. Pszczółkowski Aerospace Engineering
A. Shu Aerospace Engineering
J.W.M. Stokman Aerospace Engineering
J. Thornton Aerospace Engineering
G.L. Van Aerospace Engineering

Contributors

J.M.J.F. van Campen Group van Campen - Aerospace Engineering (mentor)
J. Maruhashi Aircraft Noise and Climate Effects - Aerospace Engineering (graduation committee member)
R. Pasolari Wind Energy - Aerospace Engineering (graduation committee member)
L.J. Dijkstra Aerospace Engineering (coach)
Faculty
Aerospace Engineering
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Published Date

23-06-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

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.