Development of a Series Hybrid Propulsion System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
David R. Trawick ◽  
David Moroniti ◽  
Dimitri N. Mavris
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Hybrid Propulsion ◽  
Aerial Vehicles

scholarly journals Optimization of SUAV’s propeller in a hover

2020 ◽  
Vol 313 ◽  
pp. 00045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakub Hnidka ◽  
Dalibor Rozehnal ◽  
Karel Maňas
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Widespread Application ◽  
Method Of Calculation ◽  
Propeller Design ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Simplified Method ◽  
System Components ◽  
Overall Efficiency

Small unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAVs) have found a widespread application in past decades. However, as the criticality of the missions for which they can be used increases, the demand for improvement of their efficiency increases as well. The paper focuses on a propeller driven SUAVs of a multirotor type, equipped with an electric motor, battery and propeller. The paper presents a simplified method of calculation of the SUAV maximal endurance, if the characteristics of all components of the propulsion system are known. To improve the overall efficiency of the propulsion system of an SUAV, the correct combination of all propulsion system components is critical. However, the largest impact on the maximal endurance is, arguably, caused by the propeller. The paper proposes a simple method of optimizing the propeller characteristics for hover and compares the proposed propeller design with conventional and commercially available propellers.

Sizing Design and Simulation of an SOFC Propulsion System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

2021 ◽  
Vol MA2021-03 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-147
Author(s):  
Xin Tong ◽  
Yuqing Wang ◽  
Yixiang Shi
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Aerial Vehicles

scholarly journals Review of Propulsion System Design Strategies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 5209
Author(s):  
Cinzia Amici ◽  
Federico Ceresoli ◽  
Marco Pasetti ◽  
Matteo Saponi ◽  
Monica Tiboni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Design Choice ◽  
Selection Of

The design of the propulsion system for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) demands an inclusive multidisciplinary approach from the earliest design phases, since every design choice strictly affects and is affected by the overall working conditions. This paper presents a review of the scientific literature focused on the design methods applied in defining and sizing the propulsion system of drones. The analysis, performed with a systematic approach, evaluated 123 papers according to two custom classification taxonomies, which investigated respectively the primary aim and specific content of the works. Finally, literature indications and hints were combined into an integrated framework for the functional design of the propulsion system of UAVs. The procedure aimed to support the designer in the preliminary selection of the propulsion candidates and the quick sizing of the supply system, during the first phases of the design process. According to the literature, design methods dramatically change depending on the expected applications and working conditions of UAVs, so that the detailed design of specific drone elements and propulsion components represents the focus of most of the papers in this field.

scholarly journals Modelling and Experimental Validation of a Hybrid Electric Propulsion System for Light Aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3969
Author(s):  
Massimo Cardone ◽  
Bonaventura Gargiulo ◽  
Enrico Fornaro
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Model Validation ◽  
Electric Propulsion ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Total Power ◽  
Electric Propulsion System ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Hybrid Electric

This article presents a numerical model of an aeronautical hybrid electric propulsion system (HEPS) based on an energy method. This model is designed for HEPS with a total power of 100 kW in a parallel configuration intended for ultralight aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The model involves the interaction between the internal combustion engine (ICE), the electric motor (EM), the lithium battery and the aircraft propeller. This paper also describes an experimental setup that can reproduce some flight phases, or entire missions, for the reference aircraft class. The experimental data, obtained by reproducing two different take-offs, were used for model validation. The model can also simulate anomalous operating conditions. Therefore, the tests chosen for the model validation are characterized by the EM flux weakening (“de-fluxing”). This model is particularly suitable for preliminary stages of design when it is necessary to characterize the hybrid system architecture. Moreover, this model helps with the choice of the main components (e.g., ICE, EM, and transmission gear ratio). The results of the investigation conducted for different battery voltages and EM transmission ratios are shown for the same mission. Despite the highly simplified model, the average margin of error between the experimental and simulated results was generally under 5%.

Evaluation of energy efficient propulsion technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Matlock ◽  
Stephen Warwick ◽  
Philipp Sharikov ◽  
Jenner Richards ◽  
Afzal Suleman
Keyword(s):  
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Additional Energy ◽  
Hybrid Propulsion ◽  
Aerial Vehicles ◽  
Parallel Hybrid ◽  
Distributed Propulsion ◽  
Harvesting Systems ◽  
System Variables ◽  
Development Network ◽  
The University

The transition to cleaner, more efficient and longer-endurance aircraft is at the forefront of research and development in air vehicles. The focus of this research is to experimentally evaluate hybrid propulsion and energy harvesting systems in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Hybrid systems offer benefits over conventional gasoline and electric systems including lower environmental impacts, reduced fuel consumption, redundancy, and distributed propulsion. Additional energy efficiency can be achieved by harvesting some of the thermal energy of the exhaust gases. The development and experimental evaluation of a hybrid propulsion UAV was carried out at the University of Victoria Center for Aerospace Research (UVIC-CfAR) in the framework of the Green Aviation Research & Development Network (GARDN) grant. The work involved the development of a framework to evaluate UAV hybrid propulsion efficiency, and to predict the amount of power harvestable from thermoelectric generators (TEGs). The objective was to combine all of the components into a modular test bench that will allow the performance of the parallel hybrid system to be characterized and compared with theoretical results. Several experiments were performed to collect performance data of various components including a triple-TEG system connected to an engine, and system variables were modified to simulate flight profiles.

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