About the session
- Going to airborne hybrid propulsion systems will require a new generation of electrical machines and drives able of a step change in power rating and power density compared to existing technology. Shorter term targets are likely to be achieved through advancements in non-superconducting technologies whilst longer term targets are more likely to be met through superconducting technologies or through a new generation of electrical machine constituent materials. This presentation will first highlight the main challenges and requirements for electrical machines for hybrid aircraft including those for generator-sets and for propulsion. It will then review recent developments in pushing the boundaries of electrical machine performance for airborne applications through new electrical machine-drive topologies, the application of new materials, advancements in health monitoring algorithms and faster switching power electronics. Prof. Chris Gerada obtained his PhD researching high performance motor drives from the University of Nottingham and subsequently worked on a number of projects related to transport electrification and power generation. He is a Professor of Electrical Machines within the PEMC research group at Nottingham and his research interests include those related to electrical machines for aerospace applications. He holds a Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Electrical Machine Technology, is an Associate Editor for the journal of the IEEE IAS Transactions and is currently the Chair of the IEEE IES Electrical Machines Technical Committee. For more information, events and networking opportunities visit us at http://www.theiet.org/Aerospace
