The choice of an optimal structure and parameters of energy storage for an electrical helicopter traction drive

Igor Bolvashenkov, Jorg Kammermann, Hans Georg Herzog, Ilia Frenkel

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Abstract

This paper describes the reliability indices analysis of a battery electric energy storage consisting of multiple battery submodules for an electrical search and rescue helicopter. The whole system reliability assessment is based on the reliability evaluation of system components including individual battery cells. Regarding the high requirements to reliability and fault tolerance, including the strict limitations on the installation space and weight of the whole system, the accurate assessment and correct choice of the type and design features of such electric energy storage is extremely important. Considering the task of minimizing the weight and size of a storage device, in terms of a system approach, an optimal number of phases of the traction motor integrated with multilevel power inverter has been discussed and recommended.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 12th International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies, EVER 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538616925
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 May 2017
Event12th International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies, EVER 2017 - Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Duration: 11 Apr 201713 Apr 2017

Publication series

Name2017 12th International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies, EVER 2017

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies, EVER 2017
Country/TerritoryMonaco
CityMonte-Carlo
Period11/04/1713/04/17

Keywords

  • Markov model
  • electric energy storage
  • electrical helicopter
  • fault tolerance
  • multilevel inverter
  • reconfigurable configuration
  • reliability

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