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Power Scalable Bi-Directional DC-DC Conversion Solutions for Future Aircraft Applications

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  • Antonio Lamantia

    (Blu Electronic Srl, Via Lavoratori Autobianchi 1, 20033 Desio (MB), Italy)

  • Francesco Giuliani

    (Blu Electronic Srl, Via Lavoratori Autobianchi 1, 20033 Desio (MB), Italy)

  • Alberto Castellazzi

    (Solid-State Power Processing (SP2) Lab, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Kyoto 615-8577, Japan)

Abstract

With the introduction of the more electric aircraft, there is growing emphasis on improving overall efficiency and thus gravimetric and volumetric power density, as well as smart functionalities and safety of an aircraft. In future on-board power distribution networks, so-called high voltage DC (HVDC, typically +/−270VDC) supplies will be introduced to facilitate distribution and reduce the associated mass and volume, including harness. Future aircraft power distribution systems will also very likely include energy storage devices (probably, batteries) for emergency back up and engine starting. Correspondingly, novel DC-DC conversion solutions are required, which can interface the traditional low voltage (28 V) DC bus with the new 270 V one. Such solutions presently need to cater for a significant degree of flexibility in their power ratings, power transfer capability and number of inputs/outputs. Specifically, multi-port power-scalable bi-directional converters are required. This paper presents the design and testing of such a solution, addressing the use of leading edge wide-band-gap (WBG) solid state technology, especially silicon carbide (SiC), for use as high-frequency switches within the bi-directional converter on the high-voltage side.

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  • Antonio Lamantia & Francesco Giuliani & Alberto Castellazzi, 2020. "Power Scalable Bi-Directional DC-DC Conversion Solutions for Future Aircraft Applications," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(20), pages 1-13, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:20:p:5470-:d:431418
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    1. Ahmed M. Fares & Matias Kippke & Mohamed Rashed & Christian Klumpner & Serhiy Bozhko, 2021. "Development of a Smart Supercapacitor Energy Storage System for Aircraft Electric Power Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(23), pages 1-13, December.
    2. Salvatore Musumeci, 2022. "Special Issue “Advanced DC-DC Power Converters and Switching Converters”," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-5, February.

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