Hybrid Hydrogen & Electric Architecture (H2GEAR)
Lead Participant:
GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED
Abstract
H2GEAR develops a disruptive modular aerospace electrical power generation and propulsion system powered using hydrogen, enabling emission free flight, with water as the only by-product.
The innovative modular powertrain comprises a hydrogen fuel cell system and next generation cryogenic motor/drive and electrical network. A smart venting system, which aims to alleviate the challenge of contrails and their global warming potential, will also be explored.
H2GEAR equips the consortium with the necessary innovative technology for integration into hybrid and electric aircraft configurations up to 100PAX, and installation of future/retrofit Auxiliary Power Units (APU) into large category transportation aircraft (CS-25).
The innovative modular powertrain comprises a hydrogen fuel cell system and next generation cryogenic motor/drive and electrical network. A smart venting system, which aims to alleviate the challenge of contrails and their global warming potential, will also be explored.
H2GEAR equips the consortium with the necessary innovative technology for integration into hybrid and electric aircraft configurations up to 100PAX, and installation of future/retrofit Auxiliary Power Units (APU) into large category transportation aircraft (CS-25).
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | £31,785,202 | £ 13,146,360 |
Participant |
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| INNOVATE UK | ||
| AERISTECH LIMITED | £4,403,384 | £ 3,082,370 |
| NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | £1,939,283 | £ 1,939,283 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | £294,102 | £ 294,102 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | ||
| INTELLIGENT ENERGY LIMITED | £14,475,453 | £ 7,237,728 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | £1,486,489 | £ 1,486,489 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Tim Hope (Project Manager) |