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Title: A DC brushless drive for a micro light aircraft
Authors: Fsadni, Michael
Keywords: Electric airplanes
Airplanes -- Motors
Airplanes -- Electric equipment
Power electronics
Electric machinery -- Direct current
Issue Date: 2020
Citation: Fsadni, M. (2020). A DC brushless drive for a micro light aircraft (Bachelor's dissertation).
Abstract: The concept of electrically powered aircraft has been around since the late 19th century when airships were first being developed. Since then, there have been significant developments in this industry, with the main goal of researchers being a future where aviation becomes fully electric. This project is centred around the process involved in the design of a complete drive for a micro light aircraft. This process includes several aspects such as modelling and simulation of the drive system, the choosing of the system to be purchased, the design, construction, and testing of a lithium-ion battery, as well as the programming and implementation of the correct communication protocols. These aspects of the project will then be integrated together, forming a complete drive system which will be implemented in a micro light aircraft in the future. The complete drive system is comprised of a DC brushless motor, a motor controller, the lithium-ion battery as well as a propeller. Due to the nature of the application a duplex type motor will be used, where effectively two separate motors will act on a single shaft. Therefore, two motor controllers will also be required so that each motor can be controlled independently of the other. Commands are sent to the motor controller via a software input, where the speed of the motor can be set to the desired value. The motor controller senses the motor’s position through feedback from the Hall sensors, and switches the current from phase to phase accordingly in order to maintain the speed required.
Description: B.ENG (HONS)
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/66857
Appears in Collections:Dissertations - FacEng - 2020
Dissertations - FacEngEE - 2020

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