System Innovation Technology

For the Liquid Methane Aircraft Project to operate efficiently and economically; an amalgamation of technology systems must be applied to the conceptual aircraft.

These technology applications include:

• composite cryogenic pressure vessels

• cryogel insulation

• solid oxide methane fuel cells

• marine inspired tank baffles

• aero-driven de-icing spinner tips

• Goldschmied suction cusp for low drag addition of pod body

• internal pod fuel distribution

• carbon fibre reinforced PEEK thermoplastic