Analysis of the ecological effectivness of passenger transport by jets of various sizes

Monika Kardach,Marta Galant,Paweł Fuć

doi:10.19206/ce-2019-344

Abstract

The article’s aim was to compare an ecological effectiveness of a common jetliner with 189 passenger capacity flying on two CFM engines and a very light jet business aircraft designed to carry up to 8 people on board. The carried-out analysis showed that the NOx emission per passenger in Very Light Jet (VLJ) is three times higher than in common jet airliner, furthermore there is 15 times difference in CO emission. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be stated that it is appropriate to extend the certification of engines to smaller units, as well as to adjust the LTO test beyond laboratory conditions.

Highlights

Aircrafts and airports air pollutant emissions has had the increase of interest since the growth in commercial turbojet traffic in the 1970s
As in the case of CO2 emissions, further increases in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions are forecast despite the introduction of new construction solutions – it is estimated that in 2035 NOx emission will reach 920,000 tonnes
One of the solutions, which could have a positive impact for minimizing the fuel consumption rate per passenger is creating last minute first or business class option for businessmen

Summary

Monika KARDACH Marta GALANT Paweł FUĆ

Analysis of the ecological effectivness of passenger transport by jets of various sizes. The article’s aim was to compare an ecological effectiveness of a common jetliner with 189 passenger capacity flying on two CFM engines and a very light jet business aircraft designed to carry up to 8 people on board. The carried-out analysis showed that the NOx emission per passenger in Very Light Jet (VLJ) is three times higher than in common jet airliner, there is 15 times difference in CO emission. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be stated that it is appropriate to extend the certification of engines to smaller units, as well as to adjust the LTO test beyond laboratory conditions

Introduction

Fuel capacity

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Conclusions