Advanced electrical wiring
What is the goal of the project?
This project focuses on researching and developing product and process innovations for electrical wiring in support of sustainable aviation. This includes technologies to safely transport the high electrical power of the electric drivetrain within the aircraft, as well as supporting technologies to design and assemble electrical wiring more efficiently. The project involves a consortium of industrial companies, research institutions, and universities.
How did the idea originate?
The “More Electric Aircraft” trend signifies a shift toward increasingly electric aircraft, where hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems are largely replaced by electrical systems, including wiring. For the first time in aviation history, this trend is now extending to (hybrid-)electric propulsion. Achieving this requires significant research and development, with this project positioning the Dutch ecosystem as a key player in developing the next generation of aircraft.
How does your project contribute to sustainable aviation?
The developed technologies are essential for safely transporting high electrical power within the aircraft. These technologies are applicable to battery-electric, hybrid-electric, and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. Additionally, innovations in electrical wiring could result in significant weight reductions, contributing to lower fuel consumption and more sustainable aviation. For instance, disruptive technologies for data transmission within the aircraft could partially replace conventional wiring.
What have you achieved so far?
- Developed thermal and electromagnetic (simulation) models, as well as High Voltage components.
- Explored the potential of various data transmission technologies (Wireless, PLC, Li-Fi/optical).
- Prototyped an automated production step for electrical wiring.
What are the next steps for your project?
- Further development of High Voltage components, formulation of design rules, and conducting component and (sub-)system tests in collaboration with international projects.
- Prototypes of disruptive data transmission technologies and more integrated electrical wiring.
- Prototypes for more automated design and production of electrical wiring.
Point of contact for this project
The point of contact for this project is Johnny van Lugtenburg, and can be contacted on: johnny.vanlugtenburg@fokker.com.
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