Project

Mission Statement

To prove hydrogen is a viable zero emission propulsion method for the future of the aviation industry.

Project Goals

Aviation as an industry could contribute as much as 20% of all global emissions by 2050. To try to mitigate some of the global emissions a shift is taking place in the aerospace industry. A shift driven by a new emerging technology, using one of the most abundant element in the universe, Hydrogen. Using this cutting edge technology we want to complete a full flight using a hydrogen fuel cell system and battery, this means the aircraft will take off cruise for a bit, and land utilizing the hydrogen fuel cell system.

Project Deliverables

 
 
 
  • Using the model 737 Fly-Hy has we will run a flight test recording power data.
  • Fly-Hy possesses a 12V Fuel Cell which will be used in conjunction with a motor to showcase hydrogen fuel cell capabilities. To better demonstrate our control over the motor on hydrogen we intend to show how fast the motor spins using the fuel cell and compare that to the motor on a battery.
  • Our last goal ties with the previous goal, using an Arduino system to control the hydrogen flow to the 12V fuel cell. By controlling the flow of hydrogen, we will limit the voltage output from the fuel cell.

Milestones

Power Monitoring System: 

  • The system that enables us to record the power data on the aircraft.
  • This system needs to be designed, manufactured and tested.
Power Monitoring System
Complete 100%

Structural brackets:

  • Brackets to allow the two parts of the aircraft to connect and disconnect when needed
  • These brackets will also hold the fuel cell so it doesn’t shift in flight
Structural brackets
Complete 75%

Hydrogen Flow Control System:

  • This system is in charge of controlling the flow of hydrogen to the fuel cell, this will be the primary method of controlling the fuel cell output. 
Hydrogen Flow Control System
Complete 100%