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Determination of fuel consumption and pollutant emissions with the real-time engine running data of aircrafts in the taxi-out period

Mehmet Kadri Akyüz (School of Civil Aviation, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey)

Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology

ISSN: 0002-2667

Article publication date: 22 October 2021

Issue publication date: 10 February 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to calculate the fuel consumption and emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxide (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC) in the taxi-out period of aircraft at the International Diyarbakir Airport in 2018 and 2019.

Design/methodology/approach

Calculations were performed by determining the engine operating times in the taxi-out period with the flight data obtained from the airport authority. In the analyses, aircraft series and aircraft engine types were determined, and the Engine Exhaust Emission Databank of the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) were used for the calculation.

Findings

Total fuel consumption in the taxi-out period in 2018 and 2019 was calculated as 525.64 and 463.69 tons, respectively. In 2018, HC, CO and NOx emissions caused by fuel consumption were found to be 1,109, 10,668 and 2,339 kg, respectively. In 2019, the total HC, CO and NOx emissions released to the atmosphere during the taxi-out phase are 966, 9,391 and 2,126 kg, respectively. B737 Series aircraft have the largest share in total fuel consumption and pollutant emissions.

Practical implications

This study explains the importance of determining fuel consumption and pollutant emissions by considering engine operating times in the taxi-out period. The study provides aviation authorities with scientific methods to follow in calculating fuel consumption and emissions from aircraft operations.

Originality/value

The originality of this study is the calculation of fuel consumption and pollutant emissions by determining real-time engine running times in the taxi-out period. In addition, calculations were made with real engine operating times determined in the taxi-out period using real flight data.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Diyarbakır Airport Managers and Aircraft Maintenance Technician Mesut Taş for their valuable support.

Citation

Akyüz, M.K. (2022), "Determination of fuel consumption and pollutant emissions with the real-time engine running data of aircrafts in the taxi-out period", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 94 No. 3, pp. 317-326. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-07-2021-0192

Publisher

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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