Electric Machine for Landing Phase Kinetic Energy Recovery of Commercial Aircraft

The pollution from aircraft is expected to be seven to ten times higher in 2050 compared to 1990 level. To address the issue, a kinetic energy recovery system fitted onboard commercial aircraft is proposed. The system is widely used in automotive industry but has never been proposed for aerospace applications. Electric machines are a limiting factor because they have low power output relative to weight. This research project will be a part of the wider study and will focus on development of electric machine beyond current technological limits and therefore will allow to meet the aerospace application requirements at a minimum weight penalty. The expected exchange outcome is a finalized electric machine topology selection and optimization. In addition, the network developed throughout the exchange would be a beginning of long-term collaboration focused on electric machines for aerospace applications, which would benefit both, the UK and Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

David Lowther

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Partner:

Cranfield University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace; Green/Alternative Energy

University:

McGill University

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