Introduction
This report gives an analysis of the technological advances in the aircraft electrical system. The designs of the electrical systems, which play a significant role in the aircraft, are changing with time (Moir & Seabridge, 2011) (2). The electrical system can be used in various ways. Therefore, the paper seeks to explore the developments of the electrical system in an aircraft and look at the future technologies that would influence electrical engineering.
Recently, many design changes have occurred in the electrical system of the aircraft. The pneumatic and hydraulic bases power the applications used in the aircraft (Moir & Seabridge, 2011) (7). For instance, the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787, which have been established recently, have larger electrical systems than the aircraft that existed earlier (Moir & Seabridge, 2011) (35). It has increased the wealth of technology in terms of developments. The electrical systems are currently applied in the airplane actuation systems, systems for environmental control, fueling, and wing ice protection (Moir & Seabridge, 2011) (18). The advancements are creating a chance for the future aircraft to be fueled efficiently hence protecting the environment from pollution. The power electronics are the most significant advances that have been noted in the electrical system of an aircraft. In addition, the electrical system would not be beneficial without the power electronic advances.
If an electrified taxiing drive structure is adopted in the airlines, it can draw a number of advantages. Environmental benefits are more significant since they help to cut the carbon and other emissions that contribute to the environmental pollution. In addition, an electrified taxiing drive system ensures that the development in the operation and the fuel efficiency are achieved. The auxiliary power unit powers the taxiing drive system (Moir & Seabridge, 2011) (30). The advancement ensures reliability and minimizes the challenges regarding thermal management.
Doctor Chris Gerada graduated from the Mata University where he received his Ph.D. (Moir & Seabridge, 2011) (48). He deals with numerical modeling in the electrical machines. Doctor Chris has contributed to the advances in the electronic system of the aircraft since he bases his arguments under research interests that concern the great performance in the electrical system of the aircraft. He deals with the energy involving the electromagnet and its changes in the electrical appliances in an aircraft. During his studies, he focused more on the electric convergence, recovering the energy hence minimizing energy wastage, and distribution of the electric energy. Currently, he works in an innovation institute dealing with the electrical machines in the aircraft. Therefore, the advances in the aircraft's electric system have been influenced by various people and will continue being improved in the future.
References
Moir, I., & Seabridge, A. (2011). Aircraft systems: mechanical, electrical and avionics subsystems integration (Vol. 52). John Wiley & Sons.
