Fault behaviour of a superconducting turboelectric distributed propulsion aircraft network: a comprehensive sensitivity study

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Abstract

Variations in the network architecture and component choices of superconducting DC networks proposed for future aircraft propulsion systems could have a significant impact on their fault response. Understanding these potential variations is key to developing effective protection solutions for these aircraft applications. To this end, this paper presents the results of sensitivity studies conducted using a representative model of a faulted superconducting DC network in which key system parameters are varied. Of the parameters considered, network voltage and the cable dimensions are shown to have the greatest impact on fault current profile whilst the rate of change of fault current is shown to be sensitive to network voltage and cable length. The paper concludes by exploring the implications of these findings on the prospective protection strategy for future aircraft propulsion systems.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2015
EventInternational Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles, ESARS 2015 - Aachen, Germany
Duration: 3 Mar 20155 Mar 2015

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles, ESARS 2015
Abbreviated titleESARS2015
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityAachen
Period3/03/155/03/15

Keywords

  • fault behaviour
  • propulsion systems
  • aircraft propulsion
  • superconducting DC networks
  • fault response
  • turboelectric distributed propulsion (TeDP)

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