Time to propose another crazy idea: the electrothermal ramjet. I was reading about Project Pluto today. I find it interesting that there is no combustion involved; just the compression of air then the expansion by heat from a nuclear fission reaction. What if we could use coils (or some other...
Okay, maybe #2 can't work. I do believe that thermoelectrics could help electric aircraft, especially if they could be used in the structure of the motor housing - not sure if this is possible though. Thanks Simon.
Thanks for the reply Simon. I didnt make myself clear. Yes the engine would be electric. The objective of my OP was not to suggest a new type of electric motor, just new ways of powering one.
Wow I worded option 2 terribly! My intention isn't to use the motor-generator as the only source of...
Hello,
so today i was thinking about alternative ways to provide electricity to a motor in a fixed wing aircraft.
Ideas:
1. Use thermoelectrics. They would generate the most voltage around the engine, so maybe they would only be placed here, or all over the aircraft. Advantage: unlike solar...