Abstract: The concept of variable rotor speed (VRS) has been recognized as an efficient means to improve rotorcraft operational performance and environmental impact, with electrification being a potential technology to further ...

Abstract: This paper focused on designing a thermal management system (TMS) for a parallel hybrid electric (PHE) XV-15 tiltrotor aircraft used in urban air mobility (UAM) applications. The TMS is integrated into the aircraft system ...

Abstract: An integrated engine cycle design methodology and mission assessment for parallel hybrid electric propulsion architectures are presented in this paper. The aircraft case study considered is inspired by Fokker 100, boosted ...

Abstract: A novel integrated gas turbine cycle design and power management optimization methodology for parallel hybrid electric propulsion architectures is presented in this paper. The gas turbine multipoint cycle design method is ...

Abstract: The design of efficient, environmentally friendly, and quiet powerplant for rotorcraft architectures constitutes a key enabler for urban air mobility (UAM) application. This work focuses on the development and application ...