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Conceptual Design of Air and Thermal Management in a Nacelle-Integrated Fuel Cell System for an Electric Regional Aircraft

Sain, Chetan Kumar and Hänsel, Jeffrey and Kazula, Stefan (2023) Conceptual Design of Air and Thermal Management in a Nacelle-Integrated Fuel Cell System for an Electric Regional Aircraft. In: AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2023. AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium (EATS), 2023-06-12 - 2023-06-16, San Diego, USA. doi: 10.2514/6.2023-3875. ISBN 978-162410704-7.

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Abstract

The all-electric aircraft is seen as an enabler technology for low-emission regional aviation. Currently, the desired flight range and payload capacities are not achievable due to the high weight of a potential all-electric propulsion system, which can be based on a low-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane (LTPEM) fuel cell system (FCS). This paper presents the conceptual design of the key components of the air and thermal management of an LTPEM FCS. Requirements and functions are discussed from the aircraft level to the FCS level. A detailed description of the LTPEM FCS is provided and critical components are identified. Emphasis is placed on air and thermal management and conceptual designs within the nacelle are generated and discussed. By varying the size, number and location of heat exchangers, air intakes, filters and compressors, different design variants are explored. Relevant state-of-the-art technologies for these purposes are evaluated and selected. Types and sizes of the largest components such as heat exchangers are calculated. Initial aero-thermal results are obtained using CFD and a down-selection is made for the best-fit design. Two system integration configurations are generated and compared in terms of performance, complexity, cost, and safety. An annular configuration includes inclined heat exchangers in small air ducts, which provides sufficient volume and surface area for the heat exchangers but is complex in terms of integration and accessibility for engine maintenance. On the other hand, an axial configuration provides a less complex design for the heat exchangers but is expected to achieve a decreased performance in terms of heat transfer. The results from the conceptual design phase will be used in the following preliminary design phase, where detailed performance studies, structural analysis, and safety assessments will be performed.

Item URL in elib:https://elib.dlr.de/195773/
Document Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Speech)
Title:Conceptual Design of Air and Thermal Management in a Nacelle-Integrated Fuel Cell System for an Electric Regional Aircraft
Authors:
AuthorsInstitution or Email of AuthorsAuthor's ORCID iDORCID Put Code
Sain, Chetan KumarUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Hänsel, JeffreyUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Kazula, StefanUNSPECIFIEDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9050-1292137828685
Date:8 June 2023
Journal or Publication Title:AIAA Aviation and Aeronautics Forum and Exposition, AIAA AVIATION Forum 2023
Refereed publication:Yes
Open Access:No
Gold Open Access:No
In SCOPUS:Yes
In ISI Web of Science:No
DOI:10.2514/6.2023-3875
ISBN:978-162410704-7
Status:Published
Keywords:Electric aircraft, LTPEM fuel cell system, air and thermal management
Event Title:AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium (EATS)
Event Location:San Diego, USA
Event Type:international Conference
Event Start Date:12 June 2023
Event End Date:16 June 2023
Organizer:AIAA
HGF - Research field:Aeronautics, Space and Transport
HGF - Program:Aeronautics
HGF - Program Themes:Clean Propulsion
DLR - Research area:Aeronautics
DLR - Program:L CP - Clean Propulsion
DLR - Research theme (Project):L - Future Engines and Engine Integration
Location: Cottbus
Institutes and Institutions:Institute of Electrified Aero Engines
Deposited By: Sain, Chetan Kumar
Deposited On:30 Jun 2023 13:50
Last Modified:12 Feb 2025 07:44

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