Ambitions
Ambitions
In-depth investigation of electronic systems and components
- Preliminary solutions for components in the targeted range of performances
- Consolidated components' model
- Integration in a whole electric architecture
- Analysis of failure cases, EMI, electric discharge
A consolidated estimate of HEP potential
- Aircraft concept & performance built on consolidated technology data for power train components
- Harmonised technology assumptions and design methodology
- Key enablers & techno gaps identified from components' performance integration at aircraft level
State of the art vs IMOTHEP target & challenges
Preliminary evaluation of additional disruptive technologies
Fuel cells
- Missions for first application of fuel cells
- Issues and gaps for aircraft propulsion
Superconductivity
- Possible benefits at aircraft level
- Issues and gaps for aircraft propulsion
Identification of needs for testing facilities
Analysis of availability and suitability of research infrastructures including testing facilities and computational tools.
Proposals of key demonstrations for HEP maturation
Identify the needs for technology demonstrations and regulatory evolutions.
IMOTHEP final objective
R&D priorities with timely objectives and milestones
Needs for tools, facilities and demonstrators
HEP development roadmap established in close connection with other other ongoing European projects and key aviation stakeholders through workshops
Ultimate ambition
IMOTHEP will issue a European roadmap for the development of hybrid-electric propulsion, with the ambition to outperform the emission reduction targets set in CleanSky 2 for the evolution of conventional technology in 2035 by at least 10 %,