A modelling design framework for integrated electrical power and non-electrical systems design on electrical propulsion aircraft

Jones, Catherine E. and Millar, Kieran and Fong, Kenny and Peña Alzola, Rafael and Norman, Patrick and Burt, Graeme (2022) A modelling design framework for integrated electrical power and non-electrical systems design on electrical propulsion aircraft. In: The 2022 IEEE/AIAA Transportation Electrification Conference and Electric Aircraft Technologies, 2022-06-15 - 2022-06-17, Westin Anaheim Resort.

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Abstract

The electrification of power and propulsion systems on aircraft is a key enabler for the decarbonisation of aviation. A significant challenge for the design of these electrical power systems is that electrical propulsion is a disruptive technology, with neither the associated electrical power system (EPS) architectures nor industry standards established. Compared to conventional, state-of-the-art aircraft, these next-generation aircraft necessitate much more interdependent design of different systems and sub-systems. As such, the efficient design and down-selection of an EPS which meets both performance (e.g. weight) and dynamic functionality requirements is challenging. This paper builds on a pre-existing, hierarchical-based EPS modelling framework developed by the authors to present a new design methodology which also incorporates bi-directional interfaces between EPS performance and dynamic functionality, and EPS and non-electrical systems design. The methodology is demonstrated for interdependent electrical power and non-electrical power systems design, through a case study focussing on the development of a fault management strategy for an EPS integrated with a carbon fibre reinforced polymer structure on a concept electrical vertical take-off and land aircraft.

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Jones, Catherine E. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7524-5756, Millar, Kieran, Fong, Kenny ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2938-615X, Peña Alzola, Rafael, Norman, Patrick ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5577-1281 and Burt, Graeme ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0315-5919;
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