Challenges and Opportunities of Very Light High-Performance Electric Drives for Aviation

Challenges and Opportunities of Very Light High-Performance Electric Drives for Aviation

The demand for alternative fueling methods to reduce the need for fossil fuels is not limited to the electrification of ground vehicles. More-electric and all-electric aircraft pose challenges, with extensive requirements in terms of power density, efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainabilit...

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Main Authors: Markus Henke, Gerrit Narjes, Jan Hoffmann, Constantin Wohlers, Stefan Urbanek, Christian Heister, Jörn Steinbrink, Wolf-Rüdiger Canders, Bernd Ponick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Energies
Subjects:
electrical machines
high-performance electric drive
all-electric aircraft
more-electric aircraft
electric propulsion
additive manufacturing
superconductors
mechanical modelling
thermal modelling
direct liquid cooling
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/2/344

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