Pratt & Whitney Canada to Demonstrate Hydrogen Combustion Technology on PW127XT Engine
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- Pratt & Whitney Canada is collaborating with Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. to demonstrate hydrogen combustion technology on the PW127XT regional turboprop engine as part of the HyADES project supported by INSAT.
- The project aims to develop key technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft, showcasing the versatility of adapting the PW127XT engine for low-carbon alternative fuels in regional aviation.
- Funding will support the testing of fuel nozzles and combustion equipment using hydrogen fuel in the first phase, with future phases targeting full ground testing of the engine to advance aviation sustainability and efficiency.
- In a separate project supported by INSAT, Pratt & Whitney Canada is working on the TEAME project with Derivation Research Laboratory to explore advanced materials for gas turbine engines, aiming to improve thermal efficiency and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
Pratt & Whitney Canada is set to showcase hydrogen combustion technology on the PW127XT regional turboprop engine through the HyADES project supported by Canada's INSAT. Partnering with Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., the project will focus on developing efficient electrolyzers for hydrogen production infrastructure. Edward Hoskin, VP of Engineering at Pratt & Whitney Canada, highlighted the project's alignment with efforts to enhance aviation sustainability, including improving engine efficiency, hybrid-electric propulsion, and sustainable aviation fuel compatibility. The initiative will initially involve testing fuel nozzles and combustion equipment with hydrogen before progressing to full ground engine testing. The PW127XT engine, known for its fuel efficiency and reliability, will be showcased as adaptable to low-carbon alternative fuels. Concurrently, in the TEAME project with DRL, Pratt & Whitney Canada will explore advanced materials for gas turbine engines to enhance thermal efficiency and reduce emissions. These projects underscore Pratt & Whitney Canada's commitment to advancing sustainable aviation technologies and reinforcing its industry leadership in efficiency and innovation.
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