Development and research of a hybrid power unit for ultralight aircraft: an innovative approach to energy efficiency and operational flexibility

• Autorzy: Wróblewski Piotr , Świątek Piotr , Kachel Stanisław , Zyska Tomasz

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.19206/CE-174721

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This scientific article presents an innovative concept of a hybrid power unit designed for ultralight aircraft, with the aim of improving energy efficiency and operational flexibility. As part of the development of the system, the construction of the combustion unit and the electric motor / generator, which are the key elements of this solution, was described. The advanced internal combustion engine controller and the bi-directional energy conversion converter have been developed and built to enable optimal cooperation of both energy sources. In order to carry out experimental research on the developed system, a special test stand was built on which a prototype drive unit was mounted. The results of the research include preliminary performance characteristics of the prototype drive unit and an analysis of the achievements that indicate the potential benefits of using such a hybrid drive unit. The article also summarizes the conclusions and recommendations for further work on improving this innovative solution.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

hybrid drive; electric motor; combustion engine; transmission; energy optimization

PL

napęd hybrydowy; silnik elektryczny; silnik spalinowy; przekładnia; optymalizacja energetyczna

• Wydawca: Polskie Towarzystwo Naukowe Silników Spalinowych
• Czasopismo: Combustion Engines
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: R. 63, nr 2
• Strony: 83--96
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 21 poz., fot. kolor., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Wróblewski Piotr

• Faculty of Engineering, University of Technology and Economics H. Chodkowska in Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5811-8333

autor

Świątek Piotr

• Światek Lech Świątek Companies, Poland

autor

Kachel Stanisław

• Faculty of Mechatronics, Armament and Aerospace of the Military University of Technology, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7340-8192

autor

Zyska Tomasz

• Lublin University of Technology, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3911-0237

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