Propulsion Configuration Design and Analysis for an eVTOL Passenger Air Shuttle

Nina Ayar, Mujahid Ahmed, Kamil Nocon, Roshan Patel, Timothy Green, John D. Reband, Kiruba S. Haran

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Abstract

This paper describes the design maturation of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. This work aims to build upon previous work on the propulsion design to ensure the vehicle is stable and airworthy using GeneAl, a python based genetic algorithm. The design aspects used in the genetic algorithm for this study are wing position, planform dimensions, number of propulsors and their span-wise position. Additionally, a detailed powertrain configuration analyzed using Simulink is also presented. Aerodynamic efficiency of various propulsion configurations and power requirements will be evaluated and the final design presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2021 AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium, EATS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781624106118
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event2021 AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium, EATS 2021 - Denver, United States
Duration: Aug 11 2021Aug 13 2021

Publication series

Name2021 AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium, EATS 2021

Conference

Conference2021 AIAA/IEEE Electric Aircraft Technologies Symposium, EATS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period8/11/218/13/21

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering

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