DC Solid State Circuit Breaker for AEA
M. Peeters (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
D. van Beelen (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
J.J. van Drie (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
Mohamad Ghaffarian Niasar – Mentor (TU Delft - High Voltage Technology Group)
J. Dong – Mentor (TU Delft - DC systems, Energy conversion & Storage)
Amir Heidary – Mentor (TU Delft - Intelligent Electrical Power Grids)
M Popov – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Intelligent Electrical Power Grids)
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Abstract
As the need for both clean electricity and reduction of carbon emission rises, all-electric airplanes have the potential to reshape the field of aviational transport to fit this need. The development of such airplanes necessitates the advancement of highly reliable and efficient electrical systems, among which circuit breakers play a critical role. This paper investigates design considerations and challenges associated with circuit breakers for all-electric aircraft. The study explores possible circuit topologies that are capable to interrupt a 3 kV and 500 A power flow when a fault in the system causes a short circuit. Through simulations and experimental validations, the paper aims to propose an optimised circuit breaker design that enables reliable electric power systems in all-electric aircraft.