This book examines recent progress and new technological developments in sustainable aviation. It covers alternative fuel types, propulsion technologies, and aerial vehicle (unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, passenger air) emission reduction technologies. The effects of these technologies on vehicle performance, cost, and environmental impact are discussed, and case studies, practical applications, and engineering solutions and methodologies are provided. This collection will be an invaluable reference for researchers, practicing engineers, and students.
- Highlights recent progress in sustainable aviation;
- Presents alternative fuel types and propulsion technologies;
- Includes case studies and practical applications.
Author(s): T. Hikmet Karakoc, Can Ozgur Colpan, Alper Dalkiran
Series: Sustainable Aviation
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 215
City: Cham
Preface
Contents
Chapter 1: A Numerical Study on Thermal and Electrical Performance of Prismatic Li-Ion Batteries and Estimation on Artificial Neural Networks
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The Battery Pack Model
1.2.1 Numerical Solution
1.2.2 Governing Equations
1.3 ANN Modelling of Li-Ion Battery
1.3.1 Thermal and Electrical Result and Discussion of the Battery Module
1.4 Estimation of the Result of the Battery Module with ANN and Discussion
1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Active and Passive Flow Control Methods Over Airfoils for Improvement in Aerodynamic Performance
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Aerodynamics of Airfoils
2.2.1 Drag of Immersed Bodies
2.3 Boundary Layer Control Methods
2.3.1 Active Flow Control Techniques
2.3.1.1 Suction and Blowing
2.3.1.2 Plasma Actuators
2.3.2 Passive Flow Control Techniques
2.3.2.1 Vortex Generators
2.3.2.2 Airfoils with Cavity
2.3.2.3 Surface Roughness
2.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: An Analysis on the Wind Speed and Direction Distribution Model of a Runway
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Wind Data
3.3 Wind Speed Model
3.4 Three-Dimensional Seasonal Models
3.5 Wind Rose
3.6 Conclusions
References
Chapter 4: Optimization of Control Surfaces Using Different Corrugated Design to Minimize the Vibration and Flutter in the Wing
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Flutter and Corrugation Design
4.3 Modelling and Analysis
4.4 Results and Discussions
4.4.1 Shape Optimization (Mesh Independent)
4.4.2 Corrugation Height Optimization
4.4.3 Corrugation Width Optimization
4.4.4 Corrugation Distance Optimization
4.4.5 Number of Corrugation Optimization
4.4.6 Static Analysis
4.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5: Exergy Analysis of an Air Cycle Machine for Different Flight Conditions
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Environmental Control System (ECS)
5.1.1.1 Aircraft Refrigeration Cycle
Air Cycle Machine
Reverse Brayton Cycle (RBC)
5.1.2 Literature
5.1.3 Exergy Analysis
5.1.3.1 System Description and Boundary Conditions
5.1.3.2 Method
General Assumptions
Exergy Analysis
5.1.4 Results
5.1.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Life Cycle Energy Assessment of European Airport Terminal Buildings According to Glass Facades
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Methodology of the Study
6.2.1 Meteorological and Geographical Features of Selected European Cities
6.2.2 Heat Transfer Coefficient Calculation for Glazed Facade
6.2.3 Calculation of Energy Load and Life Cycle Energy Total Cost (LCET)
6.3 Results and Discussion
6.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: An Overview of Aircraft Electric Power System for Sustainable Aviation
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Environmental Effects of Aviation
7.2 Electric Power System of Aircraft
7.2.1 Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems
7.2.1.1 All-Electric Systems
7.2.1.2 Hybrid Systems
7.2.1.3 Turboelectric Systems
7.3 Power Electronics Converters
7.3.1 DC-DC Converters
7.3.2 DC-AC Converters
7.3.3 AC-AC Converters
7.3.4 AC-DC Converters
7.3.5 Semiconductor Technology
7.4 Electric Machines
7.5 Energy Storage
7.5.1 Batteries
7.5.2 Fuel Cells
7.5.3 Supercapacitors
7.5.4 Flywheel
7.6 Thermal Management
7.6.1 Thermal Management of Power Electronics Circuits
7.6.2 Thermal Management of Batteries
7.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Life Cycle Cost Methodology for Replacement Decisions of Aging Aircraft
8.1 Introduction and Literature Review
8.2 Problem Definition
8.3 LLC Methodology
8.3.1 Main Steps of the Methodology
8.3.2 Airline Operating Costs
8.4 Case Study: Aircraft Replacement Project
8.4.1 General Information
8.4.2 Replacement Scenarios
8.4.3 Cost Items
8.4.4 Cost Functions
8.4.5 Basic Assumptions
8.5 LCC Results
8.5.1 General Results
8.5.2 Sensitivity Analysis
8.5.3 Cost Vs. Fitness
8.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Aerodynamic Characteristics of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in a Low Subsonic Wind Tunnel
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 Literature Investigations
9.1.2 Mathematical Formulations
9.1.2.1 Governing Equations
9.2 Material and Method
9.2.1 UAV Design Similar Model with Anka UAV
9.2.2 Numerical Setup on ANSYS: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Package Program
9.2.2.1 Brief Description of Analysis
9.2.2.2 Grid Independence Check
9.2.2.3 Boundary Conditions
9.2.2.4 Dynamic Similarity
9.2.2.5 Pressure Distribution Between the Anka-Like UAV Model
9.2.3 Experimental Setup
9.3 Results and Discussion
9.3.1 Variation of Drag Coefficient According to Wingspan
9.3.2 Aerodynamic Performance of the Anka-Like Model for Different Reynolds Numbers at Angle of Attack= 0°
9.3.3 Comparison of Experimental and Numerical Aerodynamic Coefficients
9.3.4 Change in Aerodynamic Efficiency Due to Angle of Attack
9.3.5 Drag Coefficient (CD) Variation Depending on the Angle of Attack
9.3.6 Lift Coefficient (CL) Variation Depending on Angle of Attack
9.3.7 Pressure Distribution and Vortex Core Region Results
9.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Sustainability Practices in Airport
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Aviation Industry
10.3 Sustainability
10.3.1 Sustainability in Airport
10.4 Sustainability Practices at Airports
10.5 Conclusion
References
Index
