INTRODUCTION OF LIQUID HYDROGEN-FUELLED AIRCRAFT INTO THE SWEDISH DOMESTIC AIR TRAFFIC

In this report the practical feasibility of using hydrogen for civil aviation is evaluated by the compilation of a number of transition scenarios, which imply changing from a conventional fleet of aircraft to a LH-fueled fleet, over a certain time period. In order to accomplish this, SAS share of the Swedish domestic air traffic is investigated. Realistic transition scenarios are compiled, and the emissions related to these scenarios are estimated, and presented in relation to emissions of the conventional fleet. The fuel sources and infrastructure changes needed at the airport, and for distribution of the LH are identified and assessed. It may be concluded that an essential increase in airport capacity, at all airports, is required to cope with the increasing traffic demand. In all scenarios it is reasonable to change to a fleet powered with liquid hydrogen, solely, by 2050.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • The document is currently available on CD-ROM and paper only.
• Corporate Authors:

  Swedish Defence Research Agency, Aeronautics Division

  Stockholm,   Sweden 
• Authors:
  • Svensson, F
  • Hasselrot, A
• Publication Date: 2003-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 42 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air transportation; Civil aviation; Domestic transportation; Emission control systems; Hydrogen fuels; Liquid hydrogen
• Geographic Terms: Sweden
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Energy; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00972855
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FOI-R-0743-SE
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 1 2004 12:00AM