Description
Life cycle assessments (LCAs) are crucial in evaluating the environmental impacts of products and systems. Accurate life cycle inventory (LCI) datasets are essential for comprehensive assessments. In the Clean Sky 2 GENESIS project, investigating technological feasibility and environmental sustainability of hybrid-electric regional aircraft, LCI datasets were developed for all elements of the life cycle of the aircraft system. These datasets thus encompass the aircraft itself, the on-ground airport infrastructure, and the fuel supply chain. The study focused on three different time horizons (short-term, mid-term, and long-term) and prioritized various technologies, including battery technologies, fuel cells, hydrogen technologies, gas turbines, power electronics, electric drives, and on-ground infrastructure. A framework was established for the collection of LCI data and for the building of LCI blocks, which represent one or more unit processes at an appropriate technological aggregation level, such as the component level. An LCI data collection template was used to facilitate the procedure and ensure harmonization and compatibility across the different LCI datasets. Eventually, the LCI datasets were verified, and the LCI blocks were finalized before their assembly and integration into the LCI modeling. The finalized LCI datasets for all time horizons will be showcased in this presentation. These datasets can serve as valuable resources for conducting comprehensive life cycle assessments of hybrid-electric regional aircraft systems. The inclusion of multiple technologies and the integration of the entire life cycle, including on-ground airport infrastructure and fuels, ensures a holistic evaluation of the system's environmental impacts. These findings contribute to developing sustainable aviation solutions and facilitate informed decision-making in the aviation industry.| Period | 6 Sept 2023 |
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| Event title | 13th EASN International Conference on Innovation in Aviation and Space for Opening New Horizons |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Salerno, ItalyShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |