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KOMPAS.com – Airbus uncover designs plane environment friendly with machine turbofan and turboprop fueled hydrogen, which is predicted to operate in the next 235.
There are three aircraft concepts revealed by Airbus, each of which has a different design but is given the same code name, namely ZEROe.
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First is the engine aircraft design turbofan. Plane it carries a capacity of 120-200 passengers with a range of 2,000+ nautical miles. The aircraft is designed to fly across continents, using a modified gas turbine engine.
Second is design turboprop, with a capacity of up to 100 passengers. This aircraft uses a propeller engine (propeller) and it is also powered by the combustion of hydrogen in a modified gas turbine engine.
Airbus’ ZEROe eco-friendly aircraft design with a turboprop engine.-Airbus claims the plane turboprop This hydrogen fuel is capable of traveling more than 1,000 nautical miles, and is suitable for short-haul flights.
The third concept is the melting-wing design (blended-wing body), where the wings and fuselage appear to be joined. The aircraft is capable of carrying a capacity of 100 passengers, with a mileage similar to the concept turbo-fan.
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The very wide airframe provides many options for storage and distribution of hydrogen gas, as well as for cabin layout.
All of these concepts rely on hydrogen as the main power source. According to Airbus, hydrogen holds promise as a clean and environmentally friendly aviation fuel.
Hydrogen is likely to be a solution for the aerospace industry as well as other industries in achieving neutral emission targets.
“The concept we reveal today provides an overview to the public of our ambition in pushing a clear vision for a future of zero-emission aviation,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO in a release received by KompasTekno, Tuesday (22/9/2020).
It takes firm steps from the industry
Faury also expressed his belief that using hydrogen, both as a synthetic fuel and as the main power source for commercial aircraft, has the potential to significantly reduce the impact of aviation on the climate.
However, Faury also stressed that the transition to hydrogen as the primary power source for concept aircraft would require decisive steps from the entire aviation industry ecosystem.
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“Together, with the support of government and industry partners, we can answer the challenge of scaling up renewable energy and hydrogen production for a sustainable future for the aviation industry,” Faury stressed.
Airports will also need significant hydrogen transportation and refueling infrastructure to meet their day-to-day operational needs.
Government support will be key to achieving this ambitious goal through increased funding for research and technology, digitization, and mechanisms that promote the use of sustainable fuels.
Airline updates also need to be carried out by airlines, so that airlines can retire older and less environmentally friendly planes early.
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