Optimizing the Use of Electric Preconditioned Air (PCA) and Ground Power Systems for Airports (2019) / Chapter Skim
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25 The objective of this report is to identify and document factors that affect the use or nonuse of gate electrification systems and to subsequently present potential solutions to optimize utilization. During the report development, a number of airport stakeholders, airlines, pilots, service providers, and equipment manufacturers provided information to the research team concerning the most commonly observed barriers -- or challenges -- to electric PCA and ground power utilization.
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26 Optimizing the Use of Electric Preconditioned Air (PCA) and Ground Power Systems at Airports 3.1 Training and Communications Challenges A number of problems identified during the focus groups, case studies, and surveys were attributed to either insufficient training or a lack of communication between affected stakeholders.
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Challenges Affecting Gate Electrification System Utilization 27 connection is imperative, particularly for aircraft with short turn times (i.e., the time an aircraft arrives at a gate to when it departs)
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28 Optimizing the Use of Electric Preconditioned Air (PCA) and Ground Power Systems at Airports 3.1.3 Lack of Communication Between Parties Concerning Equipment Availability Status and Use of Equipment Consistent and trackable communication with regard to gate electrification system status between ground crew and the maintenance provider is essential for ensuring awareness of system availability, and, therefore, utilization.
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Challenges Affecting Gate Electrification System Utilization 29 across pavement. In addition, if the items are not retracted and stored properly, they may be subject to damage as a result of being run over by jet bridges or other ground support equipment vehicles on the ramp.
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30 Optimizing the Use of Electric Preconditioned Air (PCA) and Ground Power Systems at Airports In addition to the specific issues identified in Section 3.2 (kinked hoses and damaged power cables)
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Challenges Affecting Gate Electrification System Utilization 31 3.4.1 Insufficient Availability of Maintenance Personnel Gate electrification system utilization depends, in large part, on its reliability. In turn, system reliability is affected by maintenance practices.
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32 Optimizing the Use of Electric Preconditioned Air (PCA) and Ground Power Systems at Airports 3.4.5 Gate Electrification Equipment Not Individually Metered or No Ability to Track Utilization at Individual Gates The lack of monitoring and tracking capabilities can inhibit utilization as it prevents the airport and airline from gaining an understanding of historic and real-time utilization rates.
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Challenges Affecting Gate Electrification System Utilization 33 3.6 Policy and Regulatory Factors This category of challenges refers to policy decisions or regulatory constraints that may affect gate electrification system use at airports. 3.6.1 Short Aircraft Turn Times Precluding Use of Gate Electrification Systems Airlines often direct pilots to use APUs while at an aircraft parking position if the time spent servicing an aircraft between flights (i.e., turn time)
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34 Optimizing the Use of Electric Preconditioned Air (PCA) and Ground Power Systems at Airports provide a starting point for assessing the 19 most commonly identified challenges, described in previous sections.
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Figure 13. Example Self-Assessment Checklist.
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