EE539 - Aerospace Power Electronics and Actuation Systems
Teaching Schedule (Semester 1) - every Tuesday, 6:30pm - 9:20pm
Teaching Schedule (Semester 1) - every Tuesday, 6:30pm - 9:20pm
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT - for details, please contact Dr. Niu
- Due to riots, the last few lectures are cancelled
- Tests (24%): now only 2x tests, each 12% (total 24%)
- Exam (60%) is now 2 hours, choose 4 out of 5 questions.
- Date of exam will be arranged during 13-23 Jan 2020.
- Presentation mark component is cancelled.
- Study report mark is now 16%
- If you don't understand, or have any difficulties, please contact Dr. Niu
ee539_sdf_2017.pdf |
2019_ee539_presentation.pdf |
Teaching Schedule (for Norbert C. Cheung)
1 - Introduction. Aircraft Electrical Systems
2 - Hydraulic Actuation Systems in Aircraft
3 - Automatic Flight Control
4 - Test and Presentation (24 Sep 2019)
A~L: 6:45pm~7:45pm
M~Z: 7:45pm~8:45pm
Presentation: 8:45pm~9:15pm
1 - Introduction. Aircraft Electrical Systems
2 - Hydraulic Actuation Systems in Aircraft
3 - Automatic Flight Control
4 - Test and Presentation (24 Sep 2019)
A~L: 6:45pm~7:45pm
M~Z: 7:45pm~8:45pm
Presentation: 8:45pm~9:15pm
5-1_elect_systems_in_aircraft.pdf |
5-03_hydraulic_systems.pdf |
5-5_automatic_flight_control.pdf |
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Test and Solution
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Study Report and Presentation
Study Report: Max 8 pages. (i.e. average 2 page/person)
Presentation: Max 16 min (i.e. average 4 min/presenter)
Submit deadline: 2 weeks after your presentation, or 1 week before the exam, whichever is earlier
Submit method method (for week 3, and 4 presentations): email [email protected]
Email title: EE539 report and powerpoint
Study Report Titles:
1. Compare the difference between Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 in terms of the power system, power conversion and actuation. You should include the system specification of each component and explain the difference between two air-crafts in terms of the above electrical equipment for the power electronics and actuation.
2. Computer simulation a power electronics system of an airbus A380 You can use Saber/Pspice or other package to describe the power system of the airbus A380. You will draw the schematic diagram of the aircraft and do a steady-state simulation.
3. Study the EMI on the military system The EMI is now the important consideration for all the power electronics system. Discuss the international system used in the military system. Concentration is put on the electromagnetic interference.
4. Discuss the Military aircraft in the areas of power electronics Discuss the military aircrafts and their general specification. What manufacturers are available? What are the typical cost and the equipment used? What does the installation differ from the civil aircraft?
5. Study the EMI on the aircraft system The EMI is now the important consideration for all aircrafts. Discuss the international system used in the aircraft system. Concentration is put on the electromagnetic interference for the primary and secondary fight control system.
6. Examination of the fuel pump The fuel used in Boeing 747 is tens of kW and the power inverter for the fuel pump is using electro hydraulic system. Write a report on the fuel pump and explain the power electronics used.
7. Discussion of the photovoltaic system for aircraft application The solar power is now being used in aircraft. There have been news in using the solar power for aircraft and the travelling around the world. Discuss the technology and the possible design. You can design a 2-seater aircraft for this application.
8. Examination of the primary and secondary fight control system The fight control is mainly divided into primary and secondary fight controls. Discuss the two control methods and the associated power electronics installation. Compare the use of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic or all electric system.
9. Review study of the recent development of aircraft power electronics Write an article to discuss the recent technology of power electronics inducing the power converter, actuator, robotic and energy management for the aircraft power electronics.
10. Discussion of the VFCF VFCF is referred to variable frequency to constant frequency converter. Discuss the availability of this product and the renowned manufacturer and supplier. What are the specification, power rating and frequency of operation.
11. Application of electrical motor to aircraft system What is the best motor to be sued in aircraft actuation. Discuss the issue and the new technology. Conduct a comparison for the new motors to the application of actuator for aircraft.
12. Design a battery system for a power level similar to A380 aircraft Design the battery system for the power level similar to A380. The design will cover the battery type, battery rating, associated control and battery management system.
13. Simulation of an aircraft power distribution system Use a simulator such as Pspice/Saber/Matlab to conduct a simulation of a power distribution of an aircraft. You can use your own choice of aircraft and specify the rating, power level and operation.
14. Design of an aircraft lighting system Design a lighting system that includes all the possible lightings being used for the aircraft. You can specify which aircraft you use. The design should cover the rating and specification of the lighting units and the associated ballast if needed.
15. Any other topics related to Aircraft Power Electronics and Actuation Systems
Study Report: Max 8 pages. (i.e. average 2 page/person)
Presentation: Max 16 min (i.e. average 4 min/presenter)
Submit deadline: 2 weeks after your presentation, or 1 week before the exam, whichever is earlier
Submit method method (for week 3, and 4 presentations): email [email protected]
Email title: EE539 report and powerpoint
Study Report Titles:
1. Compare the difference between Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 in terms of the power system, power conversion and actuation. You should include the system specification of each component and explain the difference between two air-crafts in terms of the above electrical equipment for the power electronics and actuation.
2. Computer simulation a power electronics system of an airbus A380 You can use Saber/Pspice or other package to describe the power system of the airbus A380. You will draw the schematic diagram of the aircraft and do a steady-state simulation.
3. Study the EMI on the military system The EMI is now the important consideration for all the power electronics system. Discuss the international system used in the military system. Concentration is put on the electromagnetic interference.
4. Discuss the Military aircraft in the areas of power electronics Discuss the military aircrafts and their general specification. What manufacturers are available? What are the typical cost and the equipment used? What does the installation differ from the civil aircraft?
5. Study the EMI on the aircraft system The EMI is now the important consideration for all aircrafts. Discuss the international system used in the aircraft system. Concentration is put on the electromagnetic interference for the primary and secondary fight control system.
6. Examination of the fuel pump The fuel used in Boeing 747 is tens of kW and the power inverter for the fuel pump is using electro hydraulic system. Write a report on the fuel pump and explain the power electronics used.
7. Discussion of the photovoltaic system for aircraft application The solar power is now being used in aircraft. There have been news in using the solar power for aircraft and the travelling around the world. Discuss the technology and the possible design. You can design a 2-seater aircraft for this application.
8. Examination of the primary and secondary fight control system The fight control is mainly divided into primary and secondary fight controls. Discuss the two control methods and the associated power electronics installation. Compare the use of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic or all electric system.
9. Review study of the recent development of aircraft power electronics Write an article to discuss the recent technology of power electronics inducing the power converter, actuator, robotic and energy management for the aircraft power electronics.
10. Discussion of the VFCF VFCF is referred to variable frequency to constant frequency converter. Discuss the availability of this product and the renowned manufacturer and supplier. What are the specification, power rating and frequency of operation.
11. Application of electrical motor to aircraft system What is the best motor to be sued in aircraft actuation. Discuss the issue and the new technology. Conduct a comparison for the new motors to the application of actuator for aircraft.
12. Design a battery system for a power level similar to A380 aircraft Design the battery system for the power level similar to A380. The design will cover the battery type, battery rating, associated control and battery management system.
13. Simulation of an aircraft power distribution system Use a simulator such as Pspice/Saber/Matlab to conduct a simulation of a power distribution of an aircraft. You can use your own choice of aircraft and specify the rating, power level and operation.
14. Design of an aircraft lighting system Design a lighting system that includes all the possible lightings being used for the aircraft. You can specify which aircraft you use. The design should cover the rating and specification of the lighting units and the associated ballast if needed.
15. Any other topics related to Aircraft Power Electronics and Actuation Systems
The Course work:
- Test x 3, each 8% (total 24%) <NOW changed to test x2, each 12%>
– Study Report 8 % <NOW changed to 16%>
- Presentation of the study report 8% <NOW cancelled>
The Examination:
Exam 60% 3hrs, answer 5 out of 6 questions <NOW 2 hours, answer 4 out of 5 questions>
- Test x 3, each 8% (total 24%) <NOW changed to test x2, each 12%>
– Study Report 8 % <NOW changed to 16%>
- Presentation of the study report 8% <NOW cancelled>
The Examination:
Exam 60% 3hrs, answer 5 out of 6 questions <NOW 2 hours, answer 4 out of 5 questions>