Course description
This course will provide a detailed overview of H2and LH2technologies for a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft. This will include an overview of the fundamental properties of gaseous and liquid hydrogen and the implications on materials, manufacturing and safety for aircraft applications.
The course will also comprise material on:
- LH2aircraft and propulsion system design.
- LH2fuel tanks, cryogenic fuel systems and integration including thermal management and control.
- Combustion systems and the means and challenges associated with minimising non-CO2emissions i.e., NOx and Contrails.
The course builds on thought leadership by Cranfield university and our industrial partners in several ongoing and concluded large research and innovation projects including:
EU projects:ENABLEH2,MINIMAL,HEAVEN,UTOPEA,CRYOPLANE
UK ATI (Aerospace technology institute) projects:ZEST1andONEheart(Airbus-led),HYEST,RACHELandLH2GT(Rolls-Royce UK-led) andFlyZero
Cranfield university has been appointed the lead for the hydrogen theme ofUK ARCcoordinating the input of other UK universities with relevant expertise. The team has identified 3 research sub themes that are necessary to expedite into service H2fuelled aircraft.
These include:
- H2in the aircraft,
- H2in the airport,
- H2to the airport.
This course mainly focuses on the first sub-theme i.e., “H2in the aircraft” although some material on H2production as well as airport infrastructure, ground operations and public perception will be also presented.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The course will be of greatest benefit to delegates with a university degree, or equivalent qualification, in science or engineering, or relevant experience. Although mainly intended for individuals who are currently actively engaged in the aviation industry with an interest in “H2 for Aviation”, the course will also be useful for graduates considering a career in (decarbonising) aviation.
Delegates from, but not limited to, the following are encouraged to attend: aircraft and engine original equipment manufacturers and their suppliers; energy and fuel companies; certification authorities; legislators and policy makers; airports; H2 and LH2 computational model developers; and academia.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On completion of the course, the course delegates should develop good knowledge of the material outlined below:
H2 Aviation - Safety, Certification and Challenges
- Challenges for LH2 aircraft.
- H2 fundamental properties and handling.
- Decarbonising a country.
- H2 safety (aircraft, airport, storage, refuelling).
- H2 aircraft certification.
H2 Aircraft Design
- LH2 tank design challenges.
- LH2 tank and fuel system design and integration.
- LH2 tank fluid movement and sloshing.
- H2 aircraft design and performance analysis.
Propulsion and Fuel System Integration
- H2 propulsion system design.
- LH2 fuel-system thermal management.
- H2 and LH2 heat exchangers.
- H2 propulsion system performance analyses.
H2 Combustion
- Low emissions technologies for aero-engines (opportunities and challenges).
- H2 combustor design for aero and stationary gas turbines.
- Low NOx H2 combustion CFD methodologies and gaps.
- Low NOx H2 combustion and thermoacoustics.
- Health and safety considerations for LH2 / H2 experimental rigs.
Other Enabling Topics
- H2 aircraft ground operations and airport infrastructure.
- H2 propulsion systems – synergies with electrification.
- Materials and manufacturing techniques for H2 aircraft.
- Contrails formation, modelling and mitigation strategies.
Course delivery details
Course structure
The course will comprise a combination of lectures on fundamentals as well as an overview of the outcomes and lessons learned from state-of-the-art research programmes by both Cranfield University and our industrial partners. A tour of CU’s H2-related experimental facilities will also be provided with an emphasis on the technologies being researched and the health and safety provisions that have been put in place.
Active participation from the delegates is strongly encouraged. All delegates will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion of this course.
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