2014 GEPC Year In Review Outline/draft
HELP! We have some good input from Japan and Boeing that can be used, but there is too much and it
does not accurately reflect the entire range of Green Engineering in 2014. Without your help we are in
big trouble! We need additional inputs AND some serious editing.
Thanks,
Marty
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Topics
1. Green Aviation
a. Electric aircraft
i. Airbus E-Fan & E-Thrust
ii. JAXA FEATHER & Sky Frontier & MEAAP (Keiichi Okai)
With a long-term outlook reflecting diverse expectations and demands on airtransportation, Institute of Aeronautical Technology, Japan Aerospace Exploration
Agency (JAXA) is now constituting and investigating aircraft concepts and key
enabling technologies to bring about air transportation innovations (JAXA’s Sky
frontier program). The present 3 targets are striving for high speeds, greater use
of airspace and the use of new energy resources. To pursue the last target, JAXA
is set to perform manned flight demonstration tests on a motor glider with a 60kW electric-powered propulsion system through its FEATHER (Flight
demonstration of Electric Aircraft Technology for Harmonized Ecological
Revolution) program in FY2014. The tests will replace the reciprocating engine
from the prototype HK36TTC-ECO, a two-seat motor glider from Diamond Aircraft,
with a JAXA-developed electric powered propulsion system. Driven by a lithiumion battery (75Ah, 128V, 32series), the permanent-magnet synchronous motor
will have a maximum output of 60kW. Technologies obtained through FEATHER
program will be developed further and be combined with the research on hybridelectric propulsion systems and integrated energy management (Tip-driving
electric motor studies and propulsion systems conceptual studies are undergone)
aimed for commercial aircraft class aircraft application.
In the aviation industry trends with more electric aircraft and their engine, the
Japanese companies collaborate for development of the innovative aircraft energy
system with the key technology of electrification towards efficient and ecofriendly aircraft/propulsion. The consortium, MEAAP, begun research and
development of the key technologies such as high efficiency vapor cycle
environmental control system, electrical energy storage with electromechanical
structure, forced air-cooling for the large power electronics. IHI continues R&D of
the MEE (More Electric engine) as one of key technologies, which targets
improvement of the propulsion system efficiency and reduction of fuel burn,
while ensuring safe and reliable operation of the aircraft and propulsion. MEAAP
is trying to exploit technology innovation in the aircraft/propulsion system and
components, with consideration both energy management and thermal
management of the future aircraft.
iii. NASA/Boeing Updated SUGAR Volt completed Phase II studies
The SUGAR team, which includes Boeing Research & Technology, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, General Electric, Georgia Tech’s Aerospace Systems Design
Laboratory, Virginia Tech and NextGen Aeronautics has identified several
technology options for the 2030 to 2050 timeframe including hybrid electric
propulsion in their SUGAR Volt concept aircraft.
b. Biofuels
i. Certification status/progress
ii. Worldwide regional initiatives
1. Japan (Keiichi Okai)
In order to discuss roadmap for establishing Supply Chain of next jet fuels in Japan by
2020 when the Olympic and Paralympic Games is going to be hosted, The University of
Tokyo, The Boeing Company, Japan Airlines Co. Ltd., Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., Ltd.,
Narita International Airport Corporation and Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.
organized Initiatives for Next Generation Aviation Fuels (INAF) in May 2014 with various
stakeholders of the jet fuels in Japan. Four government ministries responsible for
agriculture, land, transport, environment and trade and industry are included in the
constitution as observers.
2. China
3. Brazil
4. Others
c. LNG/H2 for Aviation?
Phantom Eye - The Boeing Phantom Eye, a cryogenic hydrogen fueled vehicle, flew its sixth flight test in
mid-December at Edwards Air Force Base in California. During the flight test, the Phantom Eye flew
more than five hours.
d. Military aircraft energy savings (Gary Dale)
e. NASA ERA – Energy Efficiency (Status?)
f. NASA SUGAR
Boeing's SUGAR phase II study for NASA finished in 2014.
Subsonic Ultra-Green Aircraft Research (SUGAR) is a NASA contract awarded to Boeing for
research into potentially viable subsonic commercial aircraft technology that could meet the
federal agency’s future environmental and efficiency goals. The purpose of the study is to
get the industry thinking about and planning to develop the technologies that future
vehicles will need in 2030 to 2050.
The SUGAR team, which includes Boeing Research & Technology, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, General Electric, Georgia Tech’s Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory, Virginia
Tech and NextGen Aeronautics has identified several technology options for the 2030 to
2050 timeframe including the truss braced wing, hybrid electric propulsion, and LNG fuel.
A half-span model of the SUGAR truss-braced wing configuration is mounted in the wind
tunnel at the NASA Langley Research Center, Va. The model, which consists of half a wing
and half a fuselage, has been undergoing wind tunnel testing since early December. (NASA
photo)
g. ecoDemonstrator
Flight testing of the second Boeing 787 ecoDemonstrator airplane took to the skies for flight
testing. As part of the program’s commitment to reducing emissions, the airplane was
outfitted with 30 technologies aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing fuel use,
and quieter operation. On board monitoring equipment also took samples of the
atmosphere during flight and analyzed for carbon dioxide (CO2) content and other
greenhouse gases.
h. Other topic?
2. Green Energy
a. Need topic #1
b. Topic #2