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Towards Zero Emissions Electric Aircraft through Superconducting DC Distribution Network
August 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Joint Technical Seminar of Tallahassee IEEE PES Chapter,
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, and
The Center for Advanced Power Systems
Title: Towards Zero Emissions Electric Aircraft through Superconducting DC Distribution Network
Presenter: Prof. Xiaoze Pei, University of Bath, UK
Time: 14:00 – 15:00, Thursday, August 29, 2024
Location: COAPS Room 255, 2nd floor, 2000 Levy Avenue, Building A, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Refreshments will be served.
Abstract
Electrification of aviation is crucial to achieving ambitious environmental targets for reducing carbon emissions, fuel consumption, and noise. A revolutionary concept is the hydrogen-powered electric propulsion aircraft. Utilizing liquid hydrogen as a fuel source not only provides a cryogenic environment for the electric network but also creates opportunities to leverage superconductivity for developing an on-board DC distribution network.
A reliable, high-power density, and high-efficiency cryogenic superconducting DC distribution network is essential to enable hydrogen-powered electric aircraft. This presentation will explore the system design, control, and fault protection for cryogenic and superconducting DC distribution networks. It will also discuss key enabling technologies, including the integration of superconducting fault current limiters (SFCL) with DC circuit breakers for protection, as well as advancements in novel electric machines and cryogenic power electronics.
IAAPS at the University of Bath is a world-leading centre of excellence, supporting the transport industry in its transition to net zero. The presentation will begin with a brief introduction to the state-of-the-art facilities at IAAPS, showcasing its role in advancing sustainable transport technologies.
Prof. Xiaoze Pei
Prof Xiaoze Pei is Professor of Transport Electrification and Deputy Academic Director of the IAAPS: Propulsion and Mobility at University of Bath. She holds UK EPSRC Open Fellowship and is leading the Applied Superconductivity and Cryogenic Propulsion Laboratory. Prof Pei received her PhD from University of Manchester in 2012. She joined the University of Bath in 2017, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2022, and became a Professor in 2023. Her research interests include cryogenic and superconducting powertrain and novel electrical machine design.
Xiaoze Pei, Ph.D.
University of Bath, UK