Comparison and choice of a fault tolerant inverter topology for the traction drive of an electrical helicopter

Igor Bolvashenkov, Jörg Kammermann, Taha Lahlou, Hans Georg Herzog

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of a system analysis of different options for electric inverters for the traction drive of an electrical helicopter. The article explains the optimal choice, in terms of the design requirements and future operation conditions, and the type and topology of electric inverter, to supply the traction permanent magnet synchronous motor from the batteries. The main focus has been given to the study of reliability and fault tolerance of the electric energy inverter. In order to estimate these parameters, the Markov models of the multi-state system reliability evaluation were used.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles and International Transportation Electrification Conference, ESARS-ITEC 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509008148
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event2016 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles and International Transportation Electrification Conference, ESARS-ITEC 2016 - Toulouse, France
Duration: 2 Nov 20164 Nov 2016

Publication series

Name2016 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles and International Transportation Electrification Conference, ESARS-ITEC 2016

Conference

Conference2016 International Conference on Electrical Systems for Aircraft, Railway, Ship Propulsion and Road Vehicles and International Transportation Electrification Conference, ESARS-ITEC 2016
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityToulouse
Period2/11/164/11/16

Keywords

  • electrical helicopter
  • fault tolerance
  • inverter topology
  • multilevel inverter
  • reliability
  • traction drive

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