Pratt & Whitney Canada to Demonstrate Hydrogen Combustion Technology for Regional Turboprop Engine
Key Ideas
- Pratt & Whitney Canada partners with Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. to showcase hydrogen combustion technology on a regional turboprop engine.
- The HyADES project aims to develop key technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft and advance aviation sustainability through various pathways.
- Initial project phases will involve testing fuel nozzle and combustor rig using hydrogen fuel, with future plans for full engine ground testing.
- The collaboration also includes a separate project with Derivation Research Laboratory to explore advanced materials for gas turbine engines, improving thermal efficiency and reducing emissions.
Pratt & Whitney Canada is set to showcase hydrogen combustion technology on a PW127XT regional turboprop engine in collaboration with Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. The project, HyADES, supported by Canada's Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT), aims to develop technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. This initiative aligns with efforts to enhance aviation sustainability through engine efficiency enhancements, hybrid-electric propulsion, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) compatibility. Initial project funding will facilitate testing of fuel nozzle and combustor rig using hydrogen, with subsequent phases targeting full engine ground testing. The PW127XT engine, known for its efficiency, will be adapted for low carbon alternative fuels. Additionally, a separate project, TEAME, will focus on advanced materials for gas turbine engines in collaboration with Derivation Research Laboratory. These advancements aim to bolster thermal efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and emissions. The partnership underscores a commitment to green hydrogen production and its integration for emissions reduction in aviation.
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Alternative Fuels
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Sustainable Aviation
Fuel Efficiency
Aircraft Engines
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