ELECTRA · Efficient and Light Electrical Compressor for Tilt-Rotor Aircraft

The main objectives of the proposed ELECTRA project are:1.The development of an optimal architecture for a bleedless cabin pressurization system (CPS)2.The development, manufacturing, test and qualification of CPS hardware suitable for flight testing on the next-generation tiltrotor technology demonstratorTo achieve the objectives, ELECTRA will:1.Set up a simulation platform2.Perform system-level and equipment-level trade-off analyses3.Develop equipment hardware: cabin pressure management system, electrical compressor, electronic control unit and its firmware, outflow valve and several other system components4.Develop a test rig for hardware testing, emulating the cabin pressurization system, and test the developed hardware5.Develop a prototype qualification unit and perform environmental qualification tests6.Develop a prototype flight unit, cleared for flight on the next-generation tiltrotor technology demonstratorELECTRA contributes to task 1.6.3 of the Joint Technology Programme, “Pressurization and Environmental Control System Components Design, Manufacturing and Testing”, by contributing to these JTP objectives:•Reduction of carbon emissions through improved energy efficiency•Reduced cost of ownership•European industrial leadership on ‘Smart, Green and Integrated Transport’•Improving mobility through new mobility concepts (more flexible, resilient, effective and affordable)•Spin-off from research innovation activities to other aircraft