Aerospace Engineering

Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 8: Is Hydrogen Stored in a Bottle? (2)

Does anyone remember what was the last post about? …. pause of 5 secs (like Dora and the Explorer). Yes, you’re absolutely right! It was about how to design a hydrogen tank in an aircraft. To remind you a bit, there are 3 main challenges to address: geometrical, structural, and thermal. Now, we’re gonna startContinue reading “Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 8: Is Hydrogen Stored in a Bottle? (2)”

Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 7: Is Hydrogen Stored in a Bottle? (1)

“Adapting cryogenic tank technology for commercial aircraft represents some major design and manufacturing challenges” David Butters, Head of Engineering for LH2 Storage and Distribution at Airbus [1] Who agree with David Butters’ statement above? I do agree, that’s why this post is up for discussions. In this very short article, we will go through some challengesContinue reading “Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 7: Is Hydrogen Stored in a Bottle? (1)”

Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 6: Gayung or Shower? Combustion or Fuel Cells?

As we look together from the last few posts, hydrogen (H2) has arisen to be one most potential propulsion for aiming near-zero emission aviation. But you shall ask [“How to harness hydrogen energy to power an aircraft?”; “How is an energy source can produce only zero-emission byproducts?”; “What are the additional system should be implementedContinue reading “Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 6: Gayung or Shower? Combustion or Fuel Cells?”

Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 5: Are You a Baby Boomer, Millennial or Gen Z, H2 propusion?

“Never, ever forget history” Ir. Soekarno, 1st president of Republic Indonesia Perhaps, that’s what the translator said to John F Kennedy when he learnt about Soekarno’s speech of “Jasmerah” (Jangan Sekali-kali Meninggalkan Sejarah, 1966). The reasonings “why hydrogen propulsion” were wrapped up in the previous post. Now, a question raises: is this an advanced technologyContinue reading “Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 5: Are You a Baby Boomer, Millennial or Gen Z, H2 propusion?”

Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 4: Is “Body Shaming” Allowed to an Airplane?

The election has been warmed up by climate impact and cost consideration on the previous part. What are another issues to tackle next? Physical properties and how they influence aircraft architectures in general are being the primary discussion. Is it considered as body shaming for an aircraft? As a reminder (to myself as well), weContinue reading “Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 4: Is “Body Shaming” Allowed to an Airplane?”

Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 3: Ready for 2024 Election?

Of course it won’t be about political elections, but the incoming year will be crucial to select airplanes’ source of energy among several candidates. The incumbents will find gravel road to keep their status. Why? Go explore the answers below… Fit and proper test is the first step Please welcome our beloved candidates of aircraftContinue reading “Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 3: Ready for 2024 Election?”

Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 2: Avengers Assemble!

Now, how shall we act regarding climate change? Part 2 will gather the Avengers of sustainable transportation enthusiasts all over the planet earth. Some dots in image below show the war against CO2 using hydrogen are happening! Real action is the key Let’s begin with something cool. Did you ever imagine waiting behind Leonardo DiCaprioContinue reading “Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 2: Avengers Assemble!”

Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 1: Good Bye CO2!

Part 1 of many (if laziness doesn’t attack) “Hydrogen Aircraft” is up! Brought to you motivated by Research Project during my formal studies. A serious topic, but is gonna be delivered in pop and fun ways. So every soul can enjoy while reading. Climate change is the main trigger People say characters building is crucialContinue reading “Hydrogen Aircraft, Part 1: Good Bye CO2!”