First phase of HyADES project will
include tests on PW127XT engine fuel nozzle and combustor
rig
MONTREAL, Nov. 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney
Canada will demonstrate hydrogen combustion technology on a
PW127XT regional turboprop engine as part of a project supported by
Canada's Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT).
The project, named Hydrogen Advanced Design Engine Study (HyADES),
will be in collaboration with Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., which
will develop high-efficiency, low-cost electrolyzers needed for
establishing hydrogen production infrastructure. Pratt &
Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.
"This collaborative project with INSAT enables us to develop key
technologies for future hydrogen powered aircraft and complements
our wider efforts to advance aviation sustainability through a
range of pathways, including continued improvements to engine
efficiency, hybrid-electric propulsion and compatibility with
sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)," said Edward Hoskin, vice president, Engineering,
Pratt & Whitney Canada. "While
regional aviation represents one of the most promising use cases
for hydrogen, the project will also demonstrate the versality of
adapting the proven, highly efficient PW127XT turboprop engine
to operate with low carbon alternative fuels and continues our
legacy of technology leadership in this segment."
Funding for the first phase of the project will include fuel
nozzle and combustor rig testing using hydrogen fuel, while future
phases will target full engine ground testing. The PW127XT engine
is the most advanced member of Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW100 engine series, which has
powered regional turboprop aircraft for forty years and accumulated
more than 220 million flight hours. Launched in 2021, the PW127XT
engine offers over 3% better fuel efficiency, 40% improved time on
wing, and 20% reduced maintenance costs.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with INSAT and Pratt &
Whitney Canada on this project,"
said Raveel Afzaal, president and CEO of Next Hydrogen Solutions
Inc. "The ability to produce green hydrogen at scale will be a
critical enabler for reducing aviation CO2 emissions,
whether using hydrogen as a direct fuel for combustion or as
feedstock for SAF."
As part of a second INSAT-supported project, Turbine Engine
Advanced Materials for Efficiency (TEAME), Pratt & Whitney Canada will work with Derivation
Research Laboratory (DRL) to explore advanced materials for hot
section components of gas turbine engines, which will help to
improve thermal efficiency and reduce fuel consumption and
emissions. Pratt & Whitney
Canada will lead the overall project providing both
technical input and project management, while DRL will provide
world-class materials testing capability for a wide variety of
critical material properties.
About Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc
Founded in
2007, Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. is a designer and manufacturer
of water electrolyzers that use water and electricity as inputs to
generate clean hydrogen for use as a green energy source or a green
industrial feedstock. Next Hydrogen's unique cell design
architecture supported by 40 patents enables high current density
operations and superior dynamic response to efficiently convert
intermittent renewable electricity into green hydrogen on an
infrastructure scale. Following successful pilots, Next Hydrogen is
scaling up its technology to deliver commercial solutions to
decarbonize transportation and industrial sectors. For further
information: www.nexthydrogen.com
About Derivation Research Lab
Derivation Research Lab
(DRL) was established in 2012 with an inherent focus on
thermomechanical fatigue (TMF). Driven by passion, DRL offers
expertise in modelling, research, and testing of high-temperature
materials through a world-class facility located in Ottawa, Ontario. Visit
www.DerivationResearchLab.com for more information.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture
and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn
more visit www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of
technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our
world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace,
Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation,
engineering integrated defense systems, and developing
next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help
global customers address their most critical challenges. The
company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact
corporatepr@rtx.com
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