Fly Zero virtual event with ATI and MAA
If you have registered but have not received joining instructions, please email emma.burgess@midlandsaerospace.org.uk
About the event
The FlyZero project – led by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute - is working to develop roadmaps for technology bricks critical to realising zero carbon emission commercial flight. This first event will focus on the technology bricks: hydrogen gas turbine powertrains, battery-electric powertrains and thermal management considering both powertrains and but also wider thermal management in future aircraft. The purpose of the event is to share and discuss the challenges around developing these technology bricks to maturity and to identify UK capability and opportunities.
The event will be jointly hosted by the Midlands Aerospace Alliance and by the Aerospace Technology Institute. During FlyZero, the ATI will be collaborating with cluster bodies across different sectors and across the regions of the UK. Information on all up and coming FlyZero events can be found here.
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Speakers
- Simon Webb, Chief Engineer – Propulsion, FlyZero
- Wasim Bhatti, Powertrain Lead, FlyZero
- Prof. Chris Gerada, Professor – Electrical Machines, University of Nottingham
- Temoc Rodriguez, Chief Engineer for Power Electronics, eMachines and Drives, Ricardo
- Michael Sheath, Chief Design Engineer, Propulsion, FlyZero
- Dr. Bobby Sethi, Associate Professor – Gas Turbine Combustion, Cranfield University
- Helen Webber, Thermal Systems Lead, FlyZero
- Tom Burvill, Applied Technologies Director, Reaction Engines
- Steven Henderson, Director – Engineering AR&T, Meggitt
Agenda
1030-1100 Plenary
- Simon Webb, Chief Engineer – Propulsion, FlyZero
1100-1200 Electrical machines and batteries
- Wasim Bhatti, Powertrain Lead, FlyZero
- Prof. Chris Gerada, Professor – Electrical Machines, University of Nottingham
- Temoc Rodriguez, Chief Engineer for Power Electronics, eMachines and Drives, Ricardo
- Q&A
1200-1245 Break for lunch
1245-1330 Hydrogen gas turbines
- Michael Sheath, Chief Design Engineer – Propulsion, FlyZero
- Dr. Bobby Sethi, Associate Professor – Gas Turbine Combustion, Cranfield University
- Q&A
1330-1340 Break
1340-1440 Thermal management, for gas turbines, electrical machines and also considering integration into the airframe
- Helen Webber, Thermal Management Lead, FlyZero
- Tom Burvill, Applied Technologies Director, Reaction Engines
- Steven Henderson, Director – Engineering AR&T, Meggitt
- Q&A
1440-1500 Closing discussion
Who can attend
Organisations from across the UK are welcome to attend. We are especially keen to engage with organisations who have capability relevant to realising the technology bricks, or who are interested in developing that capability in the future.
About FlyZero
Backed by the UK Government and led by the Aerospace Technology Institute FlyZero is a one-of-a-kind research project aiming to realise zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by the end of the decade.
The intensive 12-month strategic research programme is bringing experts together from across the UK to conduct a detailed and holistic study of the design challenges, manufacturing demands, operational requirements and market opportunity of potential zero-carbon emission aircraft concepts.
By creating these aircraft concepts alongside industrial roadmaps, the economic case and a sustainability assessment, FlyZero is setting out to demonstrate how the intensive development and early adoption of advanced technologies will enable us to realise zero-carbon emission commercial aviation by 2030.
FlyZero will shape the future of global aviation with the intention of gearing up the UK to stand at the forefront of sustainable flight in design, manufacture, technology and skills for years to come.
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