Conflux Technology Collaborates with AMSL Aero to Enhance Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cooling for Vertiia Aircraft
Key Ideas
  • Conflux Technology partners with AMSL Aero to develop hydrogen fuel cell cooling for the Vertiia VTOL aircraft, aiming for flight distances of up to 1,000 km.
  • The project advances to the second phase to optimize the design and manufacture of a proof-of-concept assembly to evaluate its performance within Vertiia's powertrain.
  • Conflux focuses on providing cooling for high transient heat loads during vertical take-off, landing, and hover operations, aiming to address weight, performance, and packaging size constraints.
  • Key figures from both companies express excitement about the partnership, highlighting the potential of hydrogen fuel cells in sustainable air transport and the innovative engineering driving towards a greener future.
Conflux Technology and aircraft manufacturer AMSL Aero have joined forces to enhance hydrogen fuel cell cooling for the Vertiia Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. In the initial phase, Conflux developed three heat exchanger concepts to minimize weight and volume while managing continuous heat loads to enable flight distances of up to 1,000 km. The project has now progressed to its second phase, focusing on optimizing the design and manufacturing of a proof-of-concept assembly to evaluate performance within Vertiia's powertrain. Conflux's goal is to provide efficient cooling for high transient heat loads experienced during various aircraft operations, emphasizing weight, performance, and packaging size considerations. The partnership aims to leverage Conflux's expertise in additive manufacturing to deliver optimal thermal performance and reduce drag. Conflux's CEO, Michael Fuller, and AMSL Aero's chairman, Chris Smallhorn, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, highlighting the significance of hydrogen fuel cells in achieving sustainable air transport solutions. Simon Coburn, Hydrogen Systems Engineer at AMSL Aero, emphasized the importance of clean energy and cutting-edge engineering in driving the aviation industry towards a greener and more sustainable future. The partnership between Conflux Technology and AMSL Aero represents a significant step towards innovating hydrogen fuel cell technology in the aviation sector.
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