GKN and Partners Step Up Liquid Hydrogen Fuel System Tests for Aircraft

Filton Systems Engineering and Fabrum have developed test equipment to help GKN Aerospace advance technology to fuel aircraft propulsion systems with liquid hydrogen.

A new test center developed by Filton Systems Engineering and Fabrum includes equipment for liquid hydrogen conditioning, liquefaction, and liquid hydrogen storage. (Image: Fabrum)

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

August 25, 2022

GKN Aerospace is expanding its work on the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft through a new association with specialist partners Filton Systems Engineering (FSE) and Fabrum. The companies are focused on developing fuel system technology to support the new aircraft.

UK-based FSE, which designs fuel, air, hydraulic, inerting, and engine systems, has upgraded its hot and cold fuel test facility to be used to develop both gaseous and liquid hydrogen technology. The Bristol test center can now be employed by GKN and other aerospace companies to evaluate liquid hydrogen’s potential as a fuel for planned test flights and certification work.

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