Ideas for future electric aircraft system

S. Raghu Raman, K. W.Eric Cheng

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Abstract

This design paper proposes few improvements on the existing electrical network in the aircraft system. It also suggests improvement in the starter circuitry by introducing super capacitors to reduce the number of batteries onboard to ensure improved safety and reliability. It proposes higher frequency of power distribution owing to several benefits. There are several advantages of high frequency AC power distribution over conventional DC distribution and low frequency AC power distribution. This paper explores the idea of employing switched capacitor and switched inductor converters to design multi-level inverters for high frequency AC power supplies for power distribution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 6th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications
Subtitle of host publicationElectric Transportation - Automotive, Vessel and Aircraft, PESA 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509000623
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Feb 2016
Event6th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications, PESA 2015 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 15 Dec 201517 Dec 2015

Publication series

Name2015 6th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications: Electric Transportation - Automotive, Vessel and Aircraft, PESA 2015

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Power Electronics Systems and Applications, PESA 2015
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period15/12/1517/12/15

Keywords

  • Electric Aircraft
  • Multi - level inverters
  • Switched - Capacitor
  • Switched - Inductor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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