Projects
Projects: Projects for Investigator |
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| Reference Number | InnUK/102253/01 | |
| Title | Hybrid Electric Push-Back Tractor | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Energy Efficiency(Residential and commercial) 25%; Not Energy Related 50%; Other Power and Storage Technologies(Energy storage) 25%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 50%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 50%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Textron Ground Support Equipment UK Limited |
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| Award Type | Collaborative Research & Development | |
| Funding Source | Innovate-UK | |
| Start Date | 01 July 2015 | |
| End Date | 31 March 2017 | |
| Duration | 21 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £628,993 | |
| Industrial Sectors | ||
| Region | London | |
| Programme | Competition Call: 1409_CRd_TRANS_OFFH - World Leading Off Highway Vehicles. Activity World Leading off-highway vehicles | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Textron Ground Support Equipment UK Limited (36.702%) |
| Other Investigator | Project Contact , University of Birmingham (30.917%) Project Contact , Hyperdrive Innovation Limited (32.381%) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | HElP-BT: Hybrid Electric Push-Back Tractor HElP-BT is a series hybrid, aircraft push-back tractor with a downsized diesel engine and an electric driveline with a state of the art control system and energy storage device. The project brings together companies providing market leading innovation and a global sales reach along with a leading academic institution to deliver new product in the off-highway market. Douglas Equipment are the OEM, vehicle integrator and route to market, ensuring that the airline and airport functional and legislative requirements are met. Hyperdrive are responsible for the hybrid powertrain design, manufacturing the energy store and developing the control system. Birmingham University will carry out simulation work to size the hybrid sub-systems and optimise their control. A prototype vehicle will be built to demonstrate the system and prove it's reduced emissions and lower running costs to Douglas Equipment's worldwide customer base.HElP-BT: Hybrid Electric Push-Back Tractor HElP-BT is a series hybrid, aircraft push-back tractor with a downsized diesel engine and an electric driveline with a state of the art control system and energy storage device. The project brings together companies providing market leading innovation and a global sales reach along with a leading academic institution to deliver new product in the off-highway market. Douglas Equipment are the OEM, vehicle integrator and route to market, ensuring that the airline and airport functional and legislative requirements are met. Hyperdrive are responsible for the hybrid powertrain design, manufacturing the energy store and developing the control system. Birmingham University will carry out simulation work to size the hybrid sub-systems and optimise their control. A prototype vehicle will be built to demonstrate the system and prove it's reduced emissions and lower running costs to Douglas Equipment's worldwide customer base.HElP-BT: Hybrid Electric Push-Back Tractor HElP-BT is a series hybrid, aircraft push-back tractor with a downsized diesel engine and an electric driveline with a state of the art control system and energy storage device. The project brings together companies providing market leading innovation and a global sales reach along with a leading academic institution to deliver new product in the off-highway market. Douglas Equipment are the OEM, vehicle integrator and route to market, ensuring that the airline and airport functional and legislative requirements are met. Hyperdrive are responsible for the hybrid powertrain design, manufacturing the energy store and developing the control system. Birmingham University will carry out simulation work to size the hybrid sub-systems and optimise their control. A prototype vehicle will be built to demonstrate the system and prove it's reduced emissions and lower running costs to Douglas Equipment's worldwide customer base. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 05/12/17 | |
