Power system sizing and analysis for electric aircraft conceptual design

This thesis presents research into and development of a suggested methodology for the sizing of an electrical power generation, distribution, and propulsion system for electric airplanes at the conceptual design level. Considerations for machine type, energy storage technology, volume packaging, and modeling are discussed. The methodology is applied to a design study for a medium-altitude, long-endurance survey drone to demonstrate the process and results. Finally, future research topics in the electric aircraft design space are suggested, particularly the need for a dedicated tool for electric aircraft powertrain analysis.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical & Computer Engr

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2021

Author dc:creator

• Reband, John

Contributors dc:contributor

• Haran, Kiruba S

• Electric Aircraft
• Powertrain
• Conceptual Design
• Aircraft Conceptual Design

Statement dc:rights

• ©2021 John Reband

Language dc:language

en

Handle dc:identifier

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/110568

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/110568