@inproceedings{ThomaFisherBertrandetal.2020,
  author    = {Thoma, Andreas and Fisher, Alex and Bertrand, Olivier and Braun, Carsten},
  title     = {Evaluation of possible flight strategies for close object evasion from bumblebee experiments},
  series = {Living Machines 2020: Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems},
  booktitle = {Living Machines 2020: Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems},
  editor    = {Vouloutsi, Vasiliki and Mura, Anna and Tauber, Falk and Speck, Thomas and Prescott, Tony J. and Verschure, Paul F. M. J.},
  publisher = {Springer},
  address   = {Cham},
  isbn      = {978-3-030-64312-6},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-3-030-64313-3_34},
  pages     = {354 -- 365},
  year      = {2020},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{Schueckhaus2020,
  author    = {Sch{\"u}ckhaus, Ulrich},
  title     = {Die SkyCab-Erfinder im WFMG-Interview},
  series = {Business in MG},
  journal   = {Business in MG},
  number    = {1},
  pages     = {6 -- 7},
  year      = {2020},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{FunkeEschRoosen2022,
  author    = {Funke, Harald and Esch, Thomas and Roosen, Petra},
  title     = {Powertrain Adaptions for LPG Usage in General Aviation},
  series = {MTZ worldwide},
  volume    = {2022},
  journal   = {MTZ worldwide},
  number    = {83},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Basel},
  doi       = {10.1007/s38313-021-0756-6},
  pages     = {58 -- 62},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {In general aviation, too, it is desirable to be able to operate existing internal combustion engines with fuels that produce less CO₂ than Avgas 100LL being widely used today It can be assumed that, in comparison, the fuels CNG, LPG or LNG, which are gaseous under normal conditions, produce significantly lower emissions. Necessary propulsion system adaptations were investigated as part of a research project at Aachen University of Applied Sciences.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{EickmannEschFunkeetal.2014,
  author    = {Eickmann, Matthias and Esch, Thomas and Funke, Harald and Abanteriba, Sylvester and Roosen, Petra},
  title     = {Biofuels in Aviation - Safety Implications of Bio-Ethanol Usage in General Aviation Aircraft},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Up in the clouds and above fuels and construction materials must be very carefully selected to ensure a smooth flight and touchdown. Out of around 38,000 single and dual-engined propeller aeroplanes, roughly a third are affected by a new trend in the fuel sector that may lead to operating troubles or even emergency landings: The admixture of bio-ethanol to conventional gasoline. Experiences with these fuels may be projected to alternative mixtures containing new components.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchulzeFeyerlPischinger2023,
  author    = {Schulze, Sven and Feyerl, G{\"u}nter and Pischinger, Stefan},
  title     = {Advanced ECMS for hybrid electric heavy-duty trucks with predictive battery discharge and adaptive operating strategy under real driving conditions},
  series = {Energies},
  volume    = {16},
  journal   = {Energies},
  number    = {13},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  issn      = {1996-1073},
  doi       = {10.3390/en16135171},
  pages     = {29 Seiten, Art. Nr.: 5171},
  year      = {2023},
  abstract  = {To fulfil the CO2 emission reduction targets of the European Union (EU), heavy-duty (HD) trucks need to operate 15\% more efficiently by 2025 and 30\% by 2030. Their electrification is necessary as conventional HD trucks are already optimized for the long-haul application. The resulting hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) truck gains most of the fuel saving potential by the recuperation of potential energy and its consecutive utilization. The key to utilizing the full potential of HEV-HD trucks is to maximize the amount of recuperated energy and ensure its intelligent usage while keeping the operating point of the internal combustion engine as efficient as possible. To achieve this goal, an intelligent energy management strategy (EMS) based on ECMS is developed for a parallel HEV-HD truck which uses predictive discharge of the battery and adaptive operating strategy regarding the height profile and the vehicle mass. The presented EMS can reproduce the global optimal operating strategy over long phases and lead to a fuel saving potential of up to 2\% compared with a heuristic strategy. Furthermore, the fuel saving potential is correlated with the investigated boundary conditions to deepen the understanding of the impact of intelligent EMS for HEV-HD trucks.},
  language  = {en}
}
@misc{SchmitzSchebitzEsch1997,
  author    = {Schmitz, G{\"u}nter and Schebitz, Michael and Esch, Thomas},
  title     = {Aus der Ruhelage selbstanziehender elektromagnetischer Aktuator},
  year      = {1997},
  abstract  = {Elektromagnetischer Aktuator zur Bet{\"a}tigung eines Stellgliedes (2), mit wenigstens einem Elektromagneten (4) und einem mit dem Stellglied (2) verbundenen Anker (3), der gegen die Kraft einer R{\"u}ckstellfeder (6) aus seiner Ruhelage in Richtung auf den Elektromagneten (4) bewegbar ist, mit einer R{\"u}ckstellfeder (6), die eine nicht lineare, bezogen auf die Ruhelage des Ankers (3) progressiv ansteigende Kennlinie aufweist.},
  language  = {de}
}
@misc{SalberPischingerEschetal.1998,
  author    = {Salber, Wolfgang and Pischinger, Martin and Esch, Thomas and Hagen, J{\"u}rgen},
  title     = {Kaltstartverfahren f{\"u}r eine drosselfreie Mehrzylinder-Kolbenbrennkraftmaschine},
  year      = {1998},
  abstract  = {Die Erfindung betrifft ein Kaltstartverfahren f{\"u}r eine Mehrzylinder-Kolbenbrennkraftmaschine mit Anlasser und einer Motorsteuerung zur Ansteuerung von Kraftstoffeinspritzeinrichtungen, Z{\"u}ndung und voll variabel elektromagnetisch bet{\"a}tigbaren Gaswechselventilen an den einzelnen Zylindern, bei dem die Kurbelwelle {\"u}ber den Anlasser gedreht wird und zum Start f{\"u}r wenigstens einen Zylinder die dazugeh{\"o}rigen Gaswechselventile, die Kraftstoffeinspritzeinrichtung und die Z{\"u}ndung in einem vorgegebenen Taktzyklus angesteuert werden und zwar in den ersten Arbeitszyklen mit "Sp{\"a}tem Einlaß {\"O}ffnen".},
  language  = {de}
}
@inproceedings{SchopenShabaniEschetal.2022,
  author    = {Schopen, Oliver and Shabani, Bahman and Esch, Thomas and Kemper, Hans and Shah, Neel},
  title     = {Quantitative evaluation of health management designs for fuel cell systems in transport vehicles},
  series = {2nd UNITED-SAIG International Conference Proceedings},
  booktitle = {2nd UNITED-SAIG International Conference Proceedings},
  editor    = {Rahim, S.A. and As'arry, A. and Zuhri, M.Y.M. and Harmin, M.Y. and Rezali, K.A.M. and Hairuddin, A.A.},
  pages     = {1 -- 3},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Focusing on transport vehicles, mainly with regard to aviation applications, this paper presents compilation and subsequent quantitative evaluation of methods aimed at building an optimum integrated health management solution for fuel cell systems. The methods are divided into two different main types and compiled in a related scheme. Furthermore, different methods are analysed and evaluated based on parameters specific to the aviation context of this study. Finally, the most suitable method for use in fuel cell health management systems is identified and its performance and suitability is quantified.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{SchopenKemperEsch2021,
  author    = {Schopen, Oliver and Kemper, Hans and Esch, Thomas},
  title     = {Development of a comparison methodology and evaluation matrix for electrically driven compressors in ICE and FC},
  series = {Proceedings of the 1st UNITED - Southeast Asia Automotive Interest Group (SAIG) International Conference},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 1st UNITED - Southeast Asia Automotive Interest Group (SAIG) International Conference},
  publisher = {FH Joanneum},
  address   = {Graz},
  isbn      = {978-3-902103-94-9},
  pages     = {45 -- 46},
  year      = {2021},
  abstract  = {In addition to electromobility and alternative drive systems, a focus is set on electrically driven compressors (EDC), with a high potential for increasing the efficiency of internal combustion engines (ICE) and fuel cells [01]. The primary objective is to increase the ICE torque, provided independently of the ICE speed by compressing the intake air and consequently the ICE filling level supported by the compressor. For operation independent from the ICE speed, the EDC compressor is decoupled from the turbine by using an electric compressor motor (CM) instead of the turbine. ICE performances can be increased by the use of EDC where individual compressor parameters are adapted to the respective application area [02] [03]. This task contains great challenges, increased by demands with regard to pollutant reduction while maintaining constant performance and reduced fuel consumption. The FH-Aachen is equipped with an EDC test bench which enables EDC-investigations in various configurations and operating modes. Characteristic properties of different compressors can be determined, which build the basis for a comparison methodology. Subject of this project is the development of a comparison methodology for EDC with an associated evaluation method and a defined overall evaluation method. For the application of this comparison methodology, corresponding series of measurements are carried out on the EDC test bench using an appropriate test device.},
  language  = {en}
}
@inproceedings{VeettilRakshitSchopenetal.2022,
  author    = {Veettil, Yadu Krishna Morassery and Rakshit, Shantam and Schopen, Oliver and Kemper, Hans and Esch, Thomas and Shabani, Bahman},
  title     = {Automated Control System Strategies to Ensure Safety of PEM Fuel Cells Using Kalman Filters},
  series = {Proceedings of the 7th International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials (ICE-SEAM 2021), Melaka, Malaysia},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of the 7th International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials (ICE-SEAM 2021), Melaka, Malaysia},
  editor    = {Bin Abdollah, Mohd Fadzli and Amiruddin, Hilmi and Singh, Amrik Singh Phuman and Munir, Fudhail Abdul and Ibrahim, Asriana},
  publisher = {Springer Nature},
  address   = {Singapore},
  isbn      = {978-981-19-3178-9},
  issn      = {2195-4356},
  doi       = {10.1007/978-981-19-3179-6_55},
  pages     = {296 -- 299},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Having well-defined control strategies for fuel cells, that can efficiently detect errors and take corrective action is critically important for safety in all applications, and especially so in aviation. The algorithms not only ensure operator safety by monitoring the fuel cell and connected components, but also contribute to extending the health of the fuel cell, its durability and safe operation over its lifetime. While sensors are used to provide peripheral data surrounding the fuel cell, the internal states of the fuel cell cannot be directly measured. To overcome this restriction, Kalman Filter has been implemented as an internal state observer. Other safety conditions are evaluated using real-time data from every connected sensor and corrective actions automatically take place to ensure safety. The algorithms discussed in this paper have been validated thorough Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) tests as well as practical validation at a dedicated test bench.},
  language  = {en}
}