Modern technological solutions in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in “conventional” vs. “More Electric” Aircrafts

Abstract

The subject of this paper is to present modern technological solutions in terms of architectural generation/processing, and transmission and distribution of electricity. It concerns both “classic” civil aircraft (Airbus, Boeing) and aircraft compatible with the trend of the aircraft fully/partially electric MEA/AEA (“More/All Electric Aircraft”), as well as military aircraft (Lockheed Martin) of “conventional” and “More Electric Aircraft”. The solutions will be presented based on the analysis, a mathematical model and simulation of the sample architecture for generation, transmission and distribution of electricity on-board modern aircraft. The final part of the paper presents the main conclusions arising from the analysis of simulation and imitation of selected components of the power supply system EPS (Electric Power System) for “conventional” and “more electric” aircrafts.