An improved propeller design method for the electric aircraft
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.05.008
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, an improved propeller design method for the electric aircraft was presented. For a given operative condition and profile distribution along the blade, the present method can determine the chord and pitch… read more here.
Keywords: method; propeller; improved propeller; electric aircraft ... See more keywords
An optimal approach to the preliminary design of small hybrid-electric aircraft
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2018.07.042
Abstract: Abstract Hybrid-electric propulsion is an interesting alternative for the light aviation market, carrying the advantages of electric propulsion in terms of lower noise and pollutive emissions in terminal maneuvers, while not renouncing to the flight… read more here.
Keywords: preliminary design; approach; electric aircraft; hybrid electric ... See more keywords
Generic functional modelling of multi-pulse auto-transformer rectifier units for more-electric aircraft applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2018.03.010
Abstract: Abstract The Auto-Transformer Rectifier Unit (ATRU) is one preferred solution for high-power AC/DC power conversion in aircraft. This is mainly due to its simple structure, high reliability and reduced kVA ratings. Indeed, the ATRU has… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; transformer rectifier; modelling; electric aircraft ... See more keywords
Energy coefficients for comparison of aircraft supported by different propulsion systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.116391
Abstract: Abstract Stakeholders envision introduction of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft into operation by 2035. First developments meet a series of challenges caused mostly by deficiencies (like low specific energy) of battery technology. Due to this, electric… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; different propulsion; energy; propulsion systems ... See more keywords
Reliability and sensitivity analysis of more‐electric aircraft based on cross‐entropy
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DOI: 10.1049/el.2019.4259
Abstract: The traditional Monte Carlo sampling method has several deficiencies in evaluating the reliability of more-electric aircraft (MEA), such as more sampling times and longer simulation time, due to the complex topology and low probability of… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; mea; sensitivity; reliability ... See more keywords
Aircraft batteries: current trend towards more electric aircraft
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DOI: 10.1049/iet-est.2016.0019
Abstract: Competition in the aircraft industry market and global warming has driven the industry to think along economic and environmental lines. This has resulted in the emergence of more electric aircraft (MEA). The increase in the… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; system; mea; aircraft batteries ... See more keywords
Novel coupled model for power loss prediction in a record-breaking electric aircraft motor
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DOI: 10.1108/aeat-12-2017-0278
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to devise an analytical approach to calculate conductor winding losses, considering multiple contributing aspects simultaneously. These include the geometric configuration of coil windings, frequency of the electric current… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; power loss; electric aircraft; motor ... See more keywords
Electrical and Electronic Technologies in More-Electric Aircraft: A Review
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2921622
Abstract: This paper presents a review of the electrical and electronic technologies investigated in more-electric aircraft (MEA). In order to change the current situation of low power efficiency, serious pollution, and high operating cost in conventional… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; mea; power; electric aircraft ... See more keywords
Real-Time FPGA-Based Hardware Neural Network for Fault Detection and Isolation in More Electric Aircraft
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2950918
Abstract: More Electric Aircraft (MEA) has a great development prospect in the aviation industry thanks to the progressive power electronics technology and digital systems. Nevertheless, any fault occurring in the power electric system of MEA could… read more here.
Keywords: time; real time; electric aircraft; fault detection ... See more keywords
Project and Performance Evaluation on an Optimized 18-Pulse Rectifier With Delta-Differential Connection ATRU and Cascaded Boost Converters for More Electric Aircraft
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3185996
Abstract: This paper presents the design and analysis of a special Rectifier Unit (RU) composed of a Delta-Differential Symmetric 18-pulse Autotransformer and cascade Boost converters for applications in More Electric Aircraft (MEA), which is denominated as… read more here.
Keywords: cascaded boost; electric aircraft; boost converters; delta differential ... See more keywords
Energy Management for an All-Electric Aircraft via Optimal Control
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DOI: 10.1109/taes.2022.3196634
Abstract: In this article, we develop an integrated approach to energy optimization for an all-electric aircraft. Our approach involves the formulation of the aircraft energy optimization as a set of optimal control problems (OCPs)—integrating battery and… read more here.
Keywords: electric aircraft; aircraft; energy; battery ... See more keywords