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This paper is situated in the framework of future hybrid electric aircraft in which embedded weight minimization and maximization of power efficiency are the key challenges to address fuel reduction and environmental constraints. In the first part, the integrated design process aiming the overall power train optimization is described. The second part presents models specifically oriented towards the integrated design. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is carried out at the power train system level to study the influence of both electric components-specific powers and efficiencies on the Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) and on the fuel burn of the hybrid propulsion aircraft.
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uHVDC means “ultra-high voltage DC” standards beyond HVDC bus (±270 V), leading to bus voltages in the range of kVs.
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This project has received funding from the European Union Horizon 2020 (cleansky 2 JTI) research and innovation programme, 2014–2024 under grant agreement No 715483.
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Pettes-Duler, M., Roboam, X., Sareni, B. (2020). Integrated Design Process and Sensitivity Analysis of a Hybrid Electric Propulsion System for Future Aircraft. In: Zamboni, W., Petrone, G. (eds) ELECTRIMACS 2019. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 615. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-37161-6_6
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