How complex are thermal transport systems on aircraft?
Thermal transport systems on aircraft are already quite complex. This can be appreciated when looking at Fig. 14, which shows a diagram that combines the thermal management system architectures of several civil transport aircraft into one.
Should aircraft thermal management be reviewed?
It is therefore paramount that novel thermal management systems be designed with care and that innovative solutions are pursued. Considering these challenges, a review of aircraft thermal management is due. Such a review would support the design and development of future thermal management systems.
What is aircraft thermal management?
In performing the review, the definition employed for ‘aircraft thermal management’ was the following: Aircraft thermal management is the means by which an on-board thermal environment is established that (i) ensures safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and its on-board systems and (ii) meets the thermal requirements of the payload.
Should aircraft thermal management be considered a sustainable fuel?
Such options are worth investigating for future aircraft thermal management applications and work should also be done to determine the thermal management characteristics of sustainable fuels. Inevitably, passing too much heat to fuel will cause it to reach its maximum allowable temperature limit.
What are the elements of aircraft thermal management systems?
As can be seen in Fig. 3, there are five major elements related to aircraft thermal management systems: ‘heat sources’, ‘heat acquisition’ mechanisms, ‘thermal transport’ means, ‘heat rejection’ mechanisms, and ‘heat sinks’.
What are the research avenues for integrated thermal transport systems?
For integrated thermal transport systems, research avenues include the study of more architectures for different aircraft types, the integration of more systems for further optimisation, and methods and tools to analyse and develop novel architectures, simulate performance, and novel control strategies.
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