Modelling the underwing pod with bulkheads to provide results on the behaviour of materials - A more accurate weight estimation will follow!
CLiMA
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Luke Spiteri
Melbourne, Australia
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Mark SpiteriMelbourne, Australia
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Martin Burston
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Katherine GrigoriouMelbourne, Australia
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James Herringer
Round achieved
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Their project
Their project
Cryogenic liquid methane aircraft featuring insulated wing tanks supplying propulsion and fuel cell systems for economical, reduced carbon emission operations.
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17 May 2013
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15 May 2013
External Pod 3D Print Complete
Some photos of a 1/10 scale model of the pod, fresh out of RMIT Advanced Manufacturing Precinct's 900mm 3D printer. Wind Tunnel here we come! -
15 May 2013
A350 Emerges from the Paintshop
Look at those drag reducing, fuel saving wingtip devices on the A350. If it's this lean to run now - image how clean it would be to run on Bio-LNG! -
14 May 2013
Paris here we come!!
The countdown begins! -
14 May 2013
The future of the aerospace industry
Such a great effort made by all the final 102 teams and we should all be very proud of our exceptional capabilities. The future of the aviation industry sure looks bright with all our talented minds working towards a more sustainable, efficient future. -
14 May 2013
Congratulations!
We would like to extend our congratulations to the other 4 finalist teams and look forward to meeting you all in Toulouse! We also wish to acknowledge the efforts of the all Round 2 finalist teams including RMIT’s PIES and ALMA teams. -
14 May 2013
ALMA video
Our sister team ALMA has been selected as the top 5 videos in the Airbus FYI competition. Please watch their video and vote for them! They are the third group, 'ALMA'. Thanks! https://www.airbus-fyi.com/medias/best-videos -
14 May 2013
Second Round of CFD Analysis
Recent CFD analysis shows the effects of active boundary layer control via suction on the local flow field. -
13 May 2013
round 3
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13 May 2013
Won a new Badge
You're officially a Fly Your Ideas finalist.A big Well Done as you are one of the 5 finalist teams. Don't forget to pack your bags as it's non-stop until the final now! -
08 May 2013
Australian International Airshow 2013
The plaque awarded to us by the Australian International Airshow and our model A380 from Airbus! -
08 May 2013
Australian International Airshow 2013
We've been presented with a plaque in appreciation of our efforts at the Australian International Airshow! We are also very grateful to Airbus who gave us these VERY IMPRESSIVE A380 models! `"Love at first flight"` -
03 May 2013
Cryogenic Fuel Test 2!
CLiMA have performed another laboratory test with Liquid Nitrogen! A small amount of the cryogenic fuel was stored in a simple plastic container using cryogel insulation for a number of hours!! -
01 May 2013
Underwing Fuel Storage
CLiMA has proposed an advanced underwing pod utilising a sandwhich structure for effective light weight insulation; as well as an aft mounted turbofan or APU powered air pump to reduce drag. - April 2013
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28 April 2013
Trucking Industry Set to Expand Use of Natural Gas
US shippers such as Procter & Gamble, and USPS are making the move to LNG. http://www.cnbc.com/id/100661846 -
28 April 2013
TIMELINE OF LCH4 DEVELOPMENTS IN AVIATION
We are not the first to come up with the idea of using Liquid Methane in aircraft. See the graphic below for what we mean! -
28 April 2013
Timeline of LCH4 Developments in Aviation
We are not the first to come up with the idea of using Liquid Methane in aircraft. See the graphic below for what we mean! -
26 April 2013
Safety of LNG
LNG is less dangerous than Kerosene due to the it's high lower flammability limit (LFL) and the tendency for the vapours to quickly disperse instead of lingering like Kerosene. -
26 April 2013
Rolls Royce, LNG and the environment
Rolls Royce are reaping the rewards; in terms of reduced NOx and CO2 emissions of their new marine LNG Bergen K Gas Engine. Read more here: http://www.rolls-royce.com/reports/environment_report_07/reducing-en-impact/marine.html -
26 April 2013
LNG tank concepts
AIR-LNG has proposed Liquefied Natural Gas fueled aircraft with ideas such as the following bulbous LNG tanks! Consideration of duel fuel options was also undertaken! -
24 April 2013
External Fuel Stores
External pods that supply fuel to the aircraft engine have already been considered by EADS as a solution for alternative fuels - to reduce emissions compared to current passenger aircraft. See a description of the solution in patent: EP 2450278 A1 -
23 April 2013
LNG TANKER SUKHOI KR-860T
In the late 90's, Sukhoi proposed a superjumbo with a Liquefied Naturao Gas tanker variant nicknamed the "wings of russia". -
19 April 2013
GE: LNG IN A BOX
GE brings technology, supply chain efficiency and the ability to industrialize at scale with the LNG In A Box System, allowing for a "plug-n-play' LNG Fueling Solution for numerous industry sectors! Read more here: http://www.genewscenter.com -
16 April 2013
LNG already in use at airports!
LNG buses are already prominent in both city and airport routes in China, providing reduced costs and environmental benefits in a safe manner. Why not aircraft next? Read more at: http://www.yutong.com/english/news/press/08/14233.shtml -
16 April 2013
Abstract Accepted!
CLiMA is preparing to present at the 20th ISPE International COnference on Concurrent Engineering! Read more about this conference here: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/20th-ispe-international-conference-concurrent-engineering-0 -
12 April 2013
Round 2 Submission Complete!
All documents have now been uploaded & submitted for Round 2! Thank you everyone for your ongoing support and be sure to stay tuned to see our progress!! -
11 April 2013
CLIMA Video #2
CLiMA video #2 - Silent movie concept -
11 April 2013
LNG Refuelling Apparatus
LNG refuelling apparatus at the EVOL LNG plant in Deer Park, Melbourne. -
10 April 2013
Biomethane!
Did you know, Biomethane can offer the largest distance attained by a passenger car from 1 ha of cultivated land. Wow! -
09 April 2013
Final Animation for Video
Enjoy! -
09 April 2013
The Team
Martin Burston. Aerospace Student -
09 April 2013
The Team
Katherine Grigoriou. Aerospace Student -
09 April 2013
The Team
Mark Spiteri Aerospace and Business Management Student -
09 April 2013
The Team
James Herringer Aerospace Student -
09 April 2013
The Team
Luke Spiteri, Team Leader! Aerospace and Business Management Student -
09 April 2013
New Airbus Interiors
Check out Airbus' sweet new interiors. Bet those would be nice and cool inside if the air conditioners were cooled by LCH4! -
09 April 2013
Rendering Animations For Video
Watch Martin's computer labour as it render's CLiMA's latest animation! -
09 April 2013
UPDATED LIQUID METHANE FUEL SYSTEM
The newest liquid methane fuel system integrated into our proposed methane fueled aircraft design! -
09 April 2013
UPDATED LIQUID METHANE FUEL SYSTEM
The newest liquid methane fuel system integrated into our proposed methane fueled aircraft design! -
09 April 2013
Liquid Methane Aircraft Configurations
The latest of our proposed configurations for a liquid methane aircraft, utilising in-wing and external fuel storage. -
08 April 2013
Airbus and Fuel Cells
In 2008, Airbus performed the first civil transport flight test using fuel cell technology for emission free auxiliary power generation! Short video here: http://videos.airbus.com/video/iLyROoafIOUs.html -
08 April 2013
Bioenergy in Germany
The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection shows that the use of biogas can provide significant greenhouse gas emission reductions! -
08 April 2013
Good luck! The deadline is approaching!
You are nearly there! Don’t wait until the last minute to upload your files. We can’t wait to see your video! -
07 April 2013
Drag Reduction: The Goldschmied Body
We are utilising the CAFE Foundation's technical library to explore the drag reduction concepts presented by F. Goldschmied in our underwing fuel pod Read more here: http://cafefoundation.org/v2/tech_lib.php -
07 April 2013
Aviation Fuels Compared To Liquid Methane
An animation reflecting lifecycle CO2 emissions of fuels compared to LNG (as shown in an earlier picture). -
07 April 2013
A330MRTT: Airbus using underwing pods!
The A330MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) utilizes underwing pod for refueling operations and is soon to be in service for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) -
06 April 2013
Jet-A price Soars
Watch the price of Jet-A fuel soar while LNG remains cheap! -
05 April 2013
Getting excited for the A350!
Can't wait to see one of these in the sky! -
05 April 2013
Are drop-in solutions really the answer?
Research shows that synthetic fuels cannot guarantee stable fuel prices or reductions in CO2 emissions.... The answer?! Natural gas or biogas derived LIQUID METHANE! Life-cycle carbon emissions favour liquid methane over synthetic fuels! -
05 April 2013
We’re awarding the most visited Team!
You worked hard to keep us all updated, so now it’s time to award your efforts! The Best Teamline for R2 title will go to the team who received the highest number of visits during R2. Don’t miss out on the chance to be featured on Airbus TV! -
05 April 2013
Preliminary CFD Results!
Some of our initial images to observe the effect of an external fuel store on the overall aircraft aerodynamics and validate our ESDU supported calculations! -
05 April 2013
FULL THROTTLE
With the submission time fast approaching CLiMA goes full steam ahead to soar into Round 3! -
03 April 2013
Potential of Biomethane Continues to Increase
A recent article on the growing use of renewable biomethane in the European automotive sector, offering up to 97% less CO2 emissions than petrol. Why can't we use it in aviation? http://www.ngvglobal.com/biomethane-fuel-gains-ground-in-germany-0331 -
03 April 2013
Animations for Video
We are preparing some neat animations of Liquid Methane concept aircraft to go in our video! -
03 April 2013
Verification of Design
Last minute verification of our proposed design almost complete! -
03 April 2013
RMIT AIRBUS FYI FEATURE CLIP
RMIT has produced a video to promote student involvement in the Airbus FYI Competition! Watch here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=769GfPgUZQc -
03 April 2013
RMIT HOMEPAGE
Check us out on the RMIT University homepage with a full page spread. Just head to www.rmit.edu.au -
02 April 2013
Mentor Teleconference
Just finished up our teleconference with our mentor and expert. We have a few areas to research before next weeks teleconference but we are very confident in our proposed solutions. Keep up the fantastic work team, We are destined for great things! -
02 April 2013
LIQUID METHANE FUEL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC VERSION 2
We have refined the fuel system schematic for three different configurations of fuel systems; all pods, pods and in-wing and all in-wing. -
01 April 2013
Moment of truth!
Did you already start working on your video? At the end of R2 up to five teams will be selected for the video competition which will be decided by an online vote. Check out the tips in the Knowledge Centre to help you make a start if you didn’t do so yet! -
01 April 2013
LIQUID METHANE FUEL SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
The team has been brainstorming the layout and the practical operation of the proposed cryogenic aircraft fuel system. -
01 April 2013
Liquid Methane States
A sizing exercise has been undertaken in order to match insulation thickness with ideal boil off rates (for engine and fuel cell feed purposes) with different sized aircraft. - March 2013
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31 March 2013
Greener Flights
An interesting video, narrated by Sir Richard Branson on the need for change in aviation fuels! How about sustainable biogas derived methane? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-_m3cOfPV8&feature=youtube_gdata_player -
29 March 2013
Bird-Strike Simulation
Preliminary impact analysis of potential pod design shows no penetration from bird strike. Another query resolved! -
28 March 2013
Seminar Queries Resolved
Recent feedback given at a seminar, such as ground clearance for one design with maximum external stores have been investigated and answered! No problems! -
28 March 2013
Happy Easter!
The CLiMA team wishes the Airbus FYI organizers and all other entrants a Happy Easter! -
27 March 2013
Calculating drag with ESDU
Via access to the ESDU IHS Standards Expert we are able to estimate and compare drag values of axisymmetric bodies with our proposed Goldschmied type body underwing cryogenic pod -
27 March 2013
Looking for tips? Ask the Expert!
Have you tweeted your questions for tomorrow’s live Twitter Q&A with Ian Lane, Composite Materials Expert @Airbus? He’s going to be online on 28th March at 3:30 PM GMT. Make sure to tweet to @Airbus using the hashtag #AskFlyYourIdeas. See you there! -
27 March 2013
The LNG Story Show
Conocophillips presents a program to inform people about the safe use and behaviour of liquefied natural gas, informative and entertaining! Watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtzkJZXxRUc -
26 March 2013
Design Options
Some computer sketches to show the myriad of fuel tank configuration options and the design changes they impose on the airframe. -
26 March 2013
Liquefied Natural Gas Storage
Mark is learning about the commercial storage of liquefied natural gas with Pete from EVOL LNG -
26 March 2013
A visit to an LNG facility
Today Mark went to learn about the procedures involved in refuelling liquefied natural gas vehicles at a local LNG station -
26 March 2013
EXPERIMENT WAS A SUCCESS!
Luke, Martin and James get VERY excited! -
26 March 2013
EXPERIMENT UNDERWAY
Check out Luke overseeing our experiment this morning, where we filled a wing tank with Liquid Nitrogen. -
26 March 2013
EXPERIMENT
James preparing for our experiment this morning! -
20 March 2013
Happy Day!
Today we celebrate the International Day of Happiness. Fly Your Ideas is a big advocate of happiness! Together we can help travelers be happier and eco-efficient, so that a more sustainable world will also be a happier world. How are you celebrating? -
20 March 2013
Team Update
Very much looking forward to discussing some of the pertinent issues facing the cryogenic storage of liquid methane onboard aircraft with our Airbus Expert tomorrow! -
20 March 2013
Facebook Progress
We're now up to 99 likes, get in quick and be our 100th! You can find some interesting facts and relevant links as well as seeing the progression of our project! -
19 March 2013
Facebook Compeition
We are running a little competition on our Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/climarmit Like our page and enter for your chance to win! Good Luck! -
19 March 2013
Experiment Preparation
Cleaning RMIT'S PC-9/A wing ready for our fuel containment exercise -
13 March 2013
Hello, Team CLiMA!
Thanks for posting, we are looking forward in hearing more from you! -
08 March 2013
Update to Project Plan
After a very constructive team meeting, the technical request and risk assessment forms for our heat transfer experiment have been submitted and project plan updated! -
03 March 2013
CLiMA featured on the Airbus FYI website
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01 March 2013
A Great Experience
The opportunity to talk with Dale King about the Airbus FYI Competition was great this week at the Avalon Airshow 2013! - February 2013
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28 February 2013
Team CLiMA
Informing people about the benefits of Liquid Methane, such as a 20% reduction in carbon emissions, longevity as a fuel source and economic benefits for airline direct operating costs! -
27 February 2013
Spreading the Word at Avalon Airshow!
Talking to Ian from the Australian Department of Education about Fly Your Ideas -
26 February 2013
Australian International Airshow Day 1 a Success
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26 February 2013
Australian International Airshow Day 1 a Success
Today we gathered interest from passers-by, discussed our ideas with representatives from relevant companies and networked with key industry professionals such as the Hon Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC, the Minister for Aviation in Victoria! -
26 February 2013
Airbus Corporate Jet Tour at Avalon Airshow
The CLiMA, ALMA and PIES team got a rare look inside an A319CJ corporate jet at the first day of the Avalon Airshow #Avalon13 #FlyYourIdeas -
25 February 2013
CLiMA on Facebook and Twitter!
Live updates from the airshow at: http://www.facebook.com/climarmit on Facebook and @climarmit on Twitter! -
25 February 2013
First Media Release!
Gearing up for the Australian International Airshow, starting tomorrow, our project has made it onto aviationbusiness.com.au! See below for more detail! http://aviationbusiness.com.au/news/australian-fly-your-ideas-projects-on-display-at-avalon-airshow -
22 February 2013
Ready, Set, Go!
You have registered and are ready to take part in Round 1 of Fly Your Ideas! Good luck guys! -
22 February 2013
James Herringer
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22 February 2013
Facebook Site Launch
The launch of our Facebook page went smoothly today. We are hoping to get feedback from the general community about our idea! http://www.facebook.com/climarmit -
22 February 2013
Ready for the Airshow
The team is very excited to present our ideas to industry at the Australian Avalon Airshow! -
21 February 2013
Airshow Preparation
All banners, flyers and posters for the airshow are at the printers and we have received our give aways! Looking forward to next week! -
21 February 2013
Team CLiMA Meeting
Following feedback from our mentor and industry experts, evaluation of our preliminary concepts was discussed yesterday. Great results following a brainstorming session to find new solutions! -
18 February 2013
Progress Update
Lots of work being done for the upcoming Australian International Avalon Airshow, only one week to go for our youth technology display! Also, a reminder to all for our team meeting this Wednesday! -
15 February 2013
2nd Mentor Meeting
We had our second meeting with our Airbus mentor on Wednesday. Thanks to our mentor for getting up early in the morning to meet with us! -
14 February 2013
Project Plan and Schedule
Hey guys, the Project Plan and Schedule has been updated and uploaded to the drop box! -
08 February 2013
Presentation at QuEST
A big thank you to QuEST after our presentation at a lunch time seminar generated a lot of constructive feedback. The structural experts critiqued our technical details and presentation. It was extremely useful for the progression of our project. - January 2013
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24 January 2013
New Team Logo
Cryogenic Liquid Methane Aircraft -
15 January 2013
round 2
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15 January 2013
Won a new Badge
Congratulations Round 2 competitor!Well done on making it to Round 2. The competition is hotter than ever. -
06 December 2012
Their project
Cryogenic liquid methane aircraft featuring insulated wing tanks supplying propulsion and fuel cell systems for economical, reduced carbon emission operations. -
06 December 2012
Won a new Badge
Round 1 documents submittedNow you've submitted your questionnaire - then Round 1 is complete - well done you. - November 2012
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30 November 2012
Katherine Grigoriou
Entered the CLiMA team -
20 November 2012
Martin Burston
Entered the CLiMA team -
13 November 2012
Graham Dorrington
Is the mentor of the CLiMA team -
13 November 2012
Won a new Badge
Expert help is at handGood job! Your academic mentor is confirmed and you are one step closer to winning. -
09 November 2012
Luke Spiteri
Entered the CLiMA team -
09 November 2012
Won a new Badge
Ready to go!Hooray - You have accepted the invitation of your Team Leader and can now take part in Fly Your Ideas. -
09 November 2012
Mark Spiteri
Entered the CLiMA team -
09 November 2012
Won a new Badge
In it to win itPhew! You have registered and can now take part in Fly Your Ideas
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