Aircraft Electric Power System: Design, Control, and Maintenance

Dear Colleagues,

The development of electrical power systems (EPS) for more-electric, hybrid-electric, and all-electric aircrafts represents a significant shift in aviation technology, driven by aims of higher efficiency, greener aviation, and improved efficiency and reliability. This shift integrates versatile electrical onboard systems/components that were traditionally powered by hydraulic, mechanical, or pneumatic power sources

Electrical power systems for aircraft is a growing, multidisciplinary research field which encompasses aspects of electrical engineering, systems engineering, control theory, and aerospace engineering to ensure that modern aircrafts can efficiently generate, distribute, and utilize electrical power. The key components and technologies include generation systems, power distribution, energy storage, control systems, load management, etc. Tackling the challenges in this field (e.g., thermal management, battery technology, system integration, infrastructure for charging and maintenance) requires advanced technologies (for example, artificial intelligence, digital twin) to further enhance the system efficiency, reduce the weight/space/cost of electrical components, and ensure high reliability and safety standards.

The development of electrical power systems for more-electric, hybrid-electric, and all-electric aircrafts is paving the way for the future of aviation. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for international researchers in academia and industry to share their contributions to the fields of aircraft electric power system design, control, and maintenance.

Dr. Yuan Gao
Prof. Dr. Shoujun Song
Prof. Dr. Pat Wheeler
Guest Editors

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• electrical power system
• more-electric aircraft
• hybrid-electric aircraft
• all-electric aircraft
• motor drive system
• power converters
• machine design and control
• energy management
• fault detection and diagnostics of power system
• microgrid onboard aircraft