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Design Exploration for Sustainable Regional Hybrid-Electric Aircraft: A Study Based on Technology Forecasts

open access: yesAerospace, 2023
The environmental impact of aviation in terms of noise and pollutant emissions has gained public attention in the last few years. In addition, the foreseen financial benefits of an increased energy efficiency have motivated the transport industry to ...
Valerio Marciello   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Microstructure‐Controlled Crack Propagation and Fracture Resistance in MoSiBTiC Alloy Revealed by Multiscale Extended Finite Element Method Modeling

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
A two‐dimensional multiscale finite element analysis framework was established for the first‐generation MoSiBTiC alloy, and the mechanical and fracture‐related parameters of the constituent phases were calibrated through experiments and simulations. The framework provides a basis for analyzing crack propagation behavior in its complex microstructure ...
Junfeng Du   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Techno-economic and environmental risk assessment of a turbo-electric distributed propulsion system on a blended wing body aircraft [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Constant rise of air traffic has caused the environmental impacts of aviation to be the subject of an unprecedented scrutiny. Organisations all over the world are setting targets for emission reductions that represent the technological potential for ...
Giakoumakis, Eleftherios
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Distributed Electric Propulsion Aircraft Simulating a Single Propeller Aircraft

open access: yes, 2021
It is disclosed a distributed electric propulsion fixed-wing aircraft comprising a plurality of propulsive units, wherein propulsive units are arranged symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal plane, wherein of propulsive units comprises first ...
Tombolini, M.   +5 more
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Aerodynamic Performance Assessment of Distributed Electric Propulsion after the Wing Trailing Edge

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2023
Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) with four propellers distributed along the rear edge of the wing (pusher DEP configuration) promote aerodynamic interactions to a higher level.
Yao Lei, Xiangzheng Zhao
doaj   +1 more source

Tailoring Functional Properties of Ti–Ni–Cu Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films for MEMS Actuators

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
A comprehensive study of critical parameters required to develop well‐performing Ti–Ni–Cu thin film shape memory alloy microactuators is provided. Materials science and device integration aspects are integrated by addressing structural and physical relationships using complementary characterization techniques as well as a practical fabrication solution
Elaheh Akbarnejad   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of marine power system architectures on IFEP vessel availability and survivability

open access: yes, 2007
In recent years integrated full electric propulsion (IFEP) has become a popular power system concept within the marine community, both for the naval and the commercial community.
J.D. Schuddebeurs   +7 more
core   +1 more source

A Novel Robust Hybrid Control Strategy for a Quadrotor Trajectory Tracking Aided with Bioinspired Neural Dynamics

open access: yesApplied Sciences
This paper introduces a novel hybrid control strategy for quadrotor UAVs inspired by neural dynamics. Our approach effectively addresses two common issues: the velocity jump problem in traditional backstepping control and the control signal chattering in
Jianqi Li   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recycling of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys: Fundamental and Technological Aspects of a Vacuum Induction Melting Processing Route

open access: yesAdvanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
The present study investigates recycling of NiTi shape memory alloys via vacuum induction melting. An ingot was synthesized from elemental Ni and Ti and subjected to three subsequent remelting cycles. Remelting increases process durations and impurity levels and adversely affects microstructures and functional properties.
Sakia Sophia Noorzayee   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modelling & integration of advanced propulsion systems [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This research study focuses on the design of advanced propulsion cycles, having as primary design goal the improvement on noise emissions and fuel consumption.
Doulgeris, Georgios C.
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