In today's fast-changing aviation industry, multiphysics system simulation is essential for designing modern aircraft, especially those with electrified propulsion systems. Simulating various physical phenomena like thermal, electrical, and mechanical is crucial in predicting performance, optimizing energy efficiency, and ensuring the safe operation of intricate electric aircraft designs. By using advanced simulation software, engineers can effectively investigate a wide range of electric aircraft designs, reducing the reliance on expensive prototypes and speeding up the development timeline.
This 45-minute webinar will introduce a physics-driven approach to simulate electric airplane systems — specifically looking at full-electric setups with several power supplies — which allows for the dimensioning and preliminary design of ePowertrain, thermal, and hydrogen subsystems to enhance performance across different mission profiles and environmental conditions. The session will explore advanced simulation software’s ability to analyze how various parameters affect system behavior.
The program will dive into the approach including changing the setup of batteries, the features of fuel cell stacks, and the key parameters of the e-Powertrain thermal management system (TMS). Finally, attendees will learn how the modeling capabilities of the environmental control systems (ECS) are presented and integrated into the full aircraft model.
Key performance indicators examined:
- Powerplant's ability to meet immediate power demands, considering restrictions of batteries and fuel cells
- Reduction of the amount of energy consumed under the specified operational circumstances
- Regulating temperatures of the ePowertrain components and within the cabin
- Evaluation of thermal comfort of the passengers
An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speakers:
Marek Lehocky, Senior Staff Application Engineer, Gamma Technologies
Marek Lehocky is a Senior Staff Application Engineer for Thermal Fluids Systems at Gamma Technologies. In this role, Marek leads the application of cabin and refrigeration simulations.
Jonas Verrière, Ph.D., Staff Engineer, Gamma Technologies
Dr. Jonas Verrière is a Staff Engineer in Solutions Consulting at Gamma Technologies with more than 10 years of experience in industrial simulation. Previously, he held roles as Senior Technical Consultant and Industry Process Expert at Extrality and Dassault Systèmes Simulia, respectively, specializing in the Aerospace & Defense sector. Before that, Jonas honed his expertise in fluid dynamics as a CFD Engineer and Aerodynamicist at NUMECA International, ONERA, and Airbus.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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