In this paper, an innovative methodology for the conceptual design of hybrid-powered airplanes is proposed. In particular, this work focuses on parallel hybrid architectures, in which the thermal engine is mechanically coupled to an electric motor, both supplying propulsive power during a limited number of flight phases, e.g. during takeoff and climb. This innovative solution is the subject of several studies being carried out since the current decade. In this paper, a brief overview of the works conducted by other researchers is provided. Then, an overall aircraft design methodology is proposed, which is derived from the most renewed design algorithms. The original contribution of this work is represented by the development of a methodology for the design of hybrid propulsion systems. Moreover, the proposed method is integrated within a global aircraft design methodology. In particular, several effects of the innovative system on the entire aircraft are considered, for instance the variation of the empty mass or the impacts on fuel consumption. The paper ends with some case studies of the proposed design methodology, and a discussion of the obtained results is provided.


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    Title :

    Development of a new conceptual design methodology for parallel hybrid aircraft


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    2019-03-01


    Size :

    12 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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