Event

Challenges and Opportunities in Next-Gen Cryogenically Cooled Electric Propulsion Systems

UKMagSoc

Sep 25th 2024 - Sep 25th 2024

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Updated 3.7.24

 

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Electrification, whether full or hybrid, is essential for zero-carbon future transportation. However, current electric propulsion systems are too heavy and inefficient. Conventional cooling with air, water, and oil is limited by heat transfer properties. For hydrogen-powered aircraft, combining electric and cryogenic fuel systems offers potential. Liquid hydrogen (~20K) can reduce resistive losses and improve efficiency, but challenges remain in material behaviour, thermodynamics, and system design.

This seminar will explore cryogenic coolant applications in electric propulsion systems, focusing on conventional windings (copper or aluminium, non-superconducting). Topics will include the liquid hydrogen supply chain, the cryogenic behaviour of electric propulsion components and the design of cryogenically cooled electrical propulsion system. The latest developments in cryogenically cooled electrical machines such as cryogenic pumps will also be discussed.

VENUE

Raleigh Room, The Jubilee Hotel and Conferences

Triumph Road

Nottingham NG8 1DH

DRAFT PROGRAMME

The event will run from 09:00-17:00 (UK time) and will include talks.

TRAVEL

Further details to follow.

PARKING

Parking is available close to the Conference centre. It is pay and display, however we there is a permit available which will be shared with you in advance of the event. Please print this off, fill out, read the details and place this in your car. Please view campus map below to find the closest car park.

ACCOMMODATION

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DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

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DRESS CODE

The dress code for the event is business attire / smart casual

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Speakers

Liquid Hydrogen Taking Flight – The key research challenges to enabling Liquid hydrogen commercial aircraft.
by Huw Edwards of Aerospace Technology Institute

An overview of the key research challenges to enabling liquid hydrogen commercial aircraft and the activities within the Hydrogen Capability Network to address these.

Metrology for magnetic materials at operational conditions
by Daniel Brunt of NPL

The push towards electrification and greener technologies will see an unprecedented uptake in electric machines and subsequently magnetic materials. To achieve the greatest efficiencies, it’s imperative to have accurate data at conditions representative of those under operation. In this presentation I give an overview of the work we’re doing to take measurements from standard lab-based measurements and perform them at operational conditions, including measurements down to cryogenic temperatures.

Astron

Christian Bentheimer of Fraunhofer

Chuanli Zhao of GKN

Fengyu Zhang of University of Nottingham