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Mass-based voltage optimization method for MV distribution networks in electric propulsion aircraft

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: With the advancement of aircraft electrification, the demand for electrical power has increased significantly. Consequently, intensifying challenges in power systems design—particularly in high-voltage distribution systems. The sizing of voltage levels and the optimization of weight play a crucial role in determining overall aircraft weight, directly impacting performance. This paper proposes a voltage level optimization design method for aircraft power distribution system that minimizes system weight while adhering to thermal and insulation constraints. An optimization model is constructed and solved using a multidisciplinary modeling approach. The method is validated and evaluated with parameters from aircraft of different scales, and the optimization results are analyzed.

Source: Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

DOI: 10.1109/iecon58223.2025.11221481

Authors: Zhihao Min, Jose Matas, Chen Liu, Tao Lei, Weilin Li, Josep M. Guerrero

Institutions: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Zhengzhou University, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Zhejiang University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Aircraft Design and Technologies

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China