An electrified aircraft propulsion (EAP) design exploration study was performed to determine the impact of EAP technologies on a set of regional transport aircraft concepts. A range of aircraft sizes and types were assessed, including 18, 48, and 70 passenger turboprops, as well as 50 and 78 passenger turbofan aircraft configurations. A previous paper discussed the approaches, technology assumptions, and tools used to carry out the design exploration. The study team designed a series of baseline and advanced EAP aircraft concepts based on existing reference aircraft in the fleet. We then conducted a set of parametric trade studies on the EAP aircraft to better understand the design and performance implications of EAP. This paper documents results from the trade studies, including battery weight versus motor size, climb hybrid power versus cruise hybrid power, and range vs. battery specific energy. Assuming a 500 W-hr/kg battery specific energy, the turboprop aircraft demonstrated a significant fuel savings and modest energy savings. The turbofan aircraft demonstrated no fuel or energy benefits from electrification. In addition, operating cost results are presented on the most promising EAP designs. The cost analysis revealed that the EAP aircraft concepts were not competitive with their baselines, mainly due to the additional depreciation and interest cost for the much heavier and more expensive EAP aircraft.


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    Title :

    Results for an Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Design Exploration




    Publication date :

    2021-08-11


    Size :

    2151572 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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