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COBEM 2019
25th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering
Conceptual Design Study of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Using Multidisciplinary Optimization
Submission Author:
Higor Luis Silva , MG , Brazil
Co-Authors:
Higor Luis Silva, Alexandre Acerra Gil, Thiago Guimaraes
Presenter: Higor Luis Silva
doi://10.26678/ABCM.COBEM2019.COB2019-1134
Abstract
The design of hybrid-electric aircraft has attracted the attention of worldwide researchers and engineers, following the trend for more efficient machines, which consume less fossil fuel and generate fewer pollutants. In this context, the hybridization concept brings new propulsive systems combining conventional combustion engines and batteries. This work presents the conceptual design of hybrid-electric aircraft based on historical trends tables used for initial estimate and then the application of a multidisciplinary optimization process that transforms a conventional aircraft into a hybrid-electric aircraft. The results showed that the final aircraft presents characteristics similar to its competitors in the market, corroborating its economic viability, along with low fuel consumption.
Keywords
aircraft design, hybrid-electric aircraft, multidisciplinary optimization
