Project description DEENESFRITPL High-efficiency power distribution networks for future regional aircraft Advanced electrical power distribution networks allowing for less wires throughout the aircraft are crucial for future more-electric aircraft configurations. The EU-funded IDEN project plans to deliver an innovative electrical power distribution network that utilises solid-state transformers. The network will be part of a highly decentralised, modular, flexible smart-grid system. Its enhanced functionalities will enable it to efficiently manage energy, for example reduce or even eliminate the generator overload. The new design will become an integral part of the Iron Bird test rig for regional aircraft. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective With the introduction of the more electric aircraft greater emphasis is placed on the power generation and distribution architecture as a result of increased power demands and higher efficiency needs, as well as the interest in using electrical power for more flight critical applications. Together with the steady drive for reduced weight, increased reliability and reduced maintenance, this leads to the requirement for new approaches for the aircraft electrical supply generation and distribution, managed intelligently to maximise efficiency and ensure safe aircraft operation under all conditions. The prime aim of the project is the design, development and test of an ‘Innovative Primary & Secondary Electrical Distribution Network for Regional A/C’ based upon state of the art power semiconductors and enhanced electrical energy management (E2-EM). The EPGDS to be designed comprising 2 Primary Power Centres - PPC, 4 Secondary Distribution Units - SDU, 2 AC/DC converters, solid-state based contactor/breakers - SSPC and externally provided System Supervisor & DC/DC converter interface between HV & LV primary bus bars. The system will be designed to interface to the REG Iron Bird facilities.The design of each LRU will be based upon the use of state of the art power semiconductor devices, innovative circuit topologies and embedded intelligence. A foundation stone of the EPGDS system is the effective modelling of each of the LRU’s and the overall system to enable the investigation of diverse operating conditions, permit verification of correct functionality and highlight any deficiencies at an early stage. In addition it will permit the use of automatic code generation of each LRU embedded controller.All designs will take into account the specification requirements for avionic equipment in order to facilitate future development to production & certification. Thermal, vibration and EMC survey of key elements will be performed. Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringaircraftnatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicssemiconductivity Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport Main Programme H2020-EU.3.4.5.2. - IADP Regional Aircraft Topic(s) JTI-CS2-2017-CfP07-REG-01-15 - Innovative Primary and Secondary Electrical Distribution Network for Regional A/C Call for proposal H2020-CS2-CFP07-2017-02 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CS2-RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator BLU ELECTRONIC SRL Net EU contribution € 543 598,75 Address VIA LAVORATORI AUTOBIANCHI 1 20832 Desio Italy See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nord-Ovest Lombardia Monza e della Brianza Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 543 598,75 Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all ASOCIACION CENTRO TECNOLOGICO CEIT Spain Net EU contribution € 290 065,00 Address PASEO MANUEL DE LARDIZABAL 15 20018 San Sebastian See on map Region Noreste País Vasco Gipuzkoa Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 290 065,00 FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION Spain Net EU contribution € 319 375,00 Address PARQUE CIENTIFICO Y TECNOLOGICO DE GIPUZKOA, PASEO MIKELETEGI 2 20009 DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIAN (GIPUZKOA) See on map Region Noreste País Vasco Gipuzkoa Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 319 375,00 THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM United Kingdom Net EU contribution € 245 998,75 Address University Park NG7 2RD Nottingham See on map Region East Midlands (England) Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Nottingham Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 245 998,75
