EXPERT

INTERVIEW

with

Dr. Evgeni Ganev

Honeywell International
 Dr. Evgeni Ganev
Chief Engineer Electromechanical
Power Systems
Honeywell International
Mr. Ganev, at the conference, you will be
speaking about challenges resulting from
electric & hybrid implementation. What are
those challenges and where should we look for
possible solutions?
There are a lot of challenges that are to be
overcome when we speak about electric & hybrid
implementations:
Introduction of high power high voltage
batteries – density, safety
Increased power generation needs – larger
generators if required
Increased voltages to minimize electric system
weight, volume and losses
Difficulties in power distribution and
protection
New set of power quality requirements to
satisfy both quality and low system weight and
volume
New set of EMI requirements to satisfy both
EMC and low system weight and volume
Higher heat loads and associated cooling
system weight and reliability
Electronics obsolescence driving required
redesigns during aircraft life cycle
Safety concerns due to increased operating
power & voltages resulting in increased short
circuit currents
Safety concerns due to increased operating
power resulting in overheating
Creates hazard to composite airframe
structure and personnel
Corona Issues resulting from increased
voltages and high aircraft altitude
Increased power levels require larger EMI
filters
Weight increase for high power motors,
controllers and conversion
Handling of flight actuators regenerated
power
Reduced cost demand for affordability
Possible solutions can be found in the
architecture and in the components.
Architectural solutions could be:
Dual (multifunctional) use of components --
Eliminate dead weights
Systems (not only components) considerations
Increased level of integration
Larger number of installed electrical systems
and components improves overall
performance
Possible components solutions would be:
High power density motors, motor controllers
and conversion
High temperature wire for electric machines,
transformers and inductors
Wide-band-gap semiconductor devices SiC and
GaN
SiN integral heat exchanger/chasses/power
module
Active filtering – magnetic or capacitive
coupling cancellation
Phase change material used for smoothing
heat spikes
Advanced cooling technologies – improved heat
transfer
Corona compliant optimized hardware for electric
machines and power electronics
Implementation of composites and
nanotechnologies for structural components
3D printing for enabling cheaper and more
reliable parts
What are important steps that companies
have to undertake today to make electric Meet Dr. Ganev at the conference More
aircrafts fly? Electric & Hybrid Aircraft USA and learn
From my point of view it’s important for companies more about the following topics:
to start early and take part in various events,
including conferences. Playing an active part in
related research projects and engaging with Presentation | Transition to Electric &
various companies like OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers or Hybrid Aircraft
component suppliers helps understanding
important requirements. Also developments of Why electric & hybrid aircraft and typical
related new technologies or unique supply chains attributes
addressing the large quantities in some segments Challenges resulting from electric & hybrid
would be important steps. implementation
Architectural and components solutions
Heritage from traditional & MEA
Progression to electric and hybrid aircraft
What are you looking forward to at the MEA
conference in Washington D.C. in May?
First of all understanding the major directions
for progression of: Find out more about conference topics
and particpating companies
MEA
Electric and Hybrid propulsion
And Urban Air Mobility

But also a better understanding of the obstacles

for certification and I am looking forward to
learning more about new architectures,
components and technologies.

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relevant stakeholders to ensure maximum knowledge
transfer and professional exchange. During a full three-
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you will meet international experts from OEMs, major
airlines, associations, suppliers, and academia to
discuss, hear and learn about their experiences and
challenges in the fields of More Electric & Hybrid
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20TH—22ND OF MAY 2019 | WASHINGTON, DC, USA

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