A review of Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion technologies for N+3 aircraft electrical systems

Karen Michelle Davies; Patrick Norman; Catherine Jones; Stuart Galloway; Mark Husband

doi:10.1109/UPEC.2013.6714885

A review of Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion technologies for N+3 aircraft electrical systems

Karen Michelle Davies, Patrick Norman, Catherine Jones, Stuart Galloway, Mark Husband

Electronic And Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

In order to minimise the environmental impact of increased air traffic substantial developments in civil aircraft electrical power systems must occur. NASA have set a target to reduce noise by 71dB, NOx emissions by 80% and fuel consumption by 60% for the N+3 generation of aircraft entering into service sometime between 2030 and 2035. Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion (TeDP) is expected to enable these goals to be met. NASA's N3-X concept aircraft comprises gas turbine engines which drive electrical generators and a DC network distributes power to an array of fans, which provide thrust. Interconnection and protection technologies will also be included to achieve desired levels of reliability of supply to the propulsion motors. This paper outlines the architecture of a generic TeDP system, explores its benefits, describes technical challenges that will need to be overcome and discusses the technical implications of implementing TeDP with regards to electrical system power density and safety.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2013 48th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)
Place of Publication	Piscataway, NJ.
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	1-5
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781479932542
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2013.6714885
Publication status	Published - 2013
Event	2013 48th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) - Dublin, Ireland Duration: 2 Sept 2013 → 5 Sept 2013

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Conference	2013 48th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Dublin
Period	2/09/13 → 5/09/13

Keywords

N+3
Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion
aerospace engines
aerospace propulsion
air traffic
aircraft power systems
electric generators
electric propulsion
gas turbines
reliability

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Davies, KM, Norman, P , Jones, C , Galloway, S & Husband, M 2013, A review of Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion technologies for N+3 aircraft electrical systems. in 2013 48th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)., 6714885, IEEE, Piscataway, NJ., pp. 1-5, 2013 48th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC), Dublin, Ireland, 2/09/13. https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2013.6714885

A review of Turboelectric Distributed Propulsion technologies for N+3 aircraft electrical systems. / Davies, Karen Michelle; Norman, Patrick ; Jones, Catherine et al.
2013 48th International Universities' Power Engineering Conference (UPEC). Piscataway, NJ.: IEEE, 2013. p. 1-5 6714885.

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