IEEE 1584-Arc Standard

September 16, 2020 Michael Traskos

Key Takeaways IEEE 1584 provides a basis and a model for arc flash protection and necessary safe separation distance. The standard targeted the necessary calculations for power distribution. While there is some overlap with the aerospace industry wiring system requirements, the model’s range inhibits its use for aircraft. Research down an unfamiliar path often includes […] Read more

S&T 2019 – Meeting Report

December 20, 2019 Michael Traskos

To get the most from the industry, it is necessary to learn and share with the community as much as possible. Some would call it reciprocity, others, seeking to work to a common goal. Whatever you want to call it, the S&T Electrical Systems and Wiring Inter-Agency Meeting was held earlier this month in snowy Cleveland OH in December 2019. The following are a couple of the areas presented and discussed during the meeting. Read more

The Potential 270VDC EWIS Component Failure Impact

June 27, 2019 Michael Traskos

The More Electric Aircraft (MEA) design concept has placed, and will continue to place, a greater importance on aircraft electrical power and the supporting Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) to accomplish flight critical tasks. To take the greatest advantage of weight savings from using electrically powered components, higher voltages have been brought into the aircraft power architecture.

The goal of Lectromec’s research was to generate data of the potential impact of EWIS component failure. Even with high voltage systems having been fielded for a couple decades, much of the published research provides information on the failure of 115VAC and 28VDC power systems. This research performed by Lectromec sought to fill in that gap.

25.981 is Not a Barrier

September 8, 2018 Michael Traskos

One area of aircraft certification where electrical energy and risk have always been considered is the fuel system. While it is obvious that limiting the exposure of fuel to electrical energy is advantageous, how this gets addressed from a safety and certification perspective is far from obvious. Read more

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