Insulation materials and systems for superconducting powertrain devices in future cryo-electrified aircraft: Part I—material challenges and specifications, and device-level application

Yazdani-Asrami, M. , Seyyedbarzegar, S. M., Zhang, M. and Yuan, W. (2022) Insulation materials and systems for superconducting powertrain devices in future cryo-electrified aircraft: Part I—material challenges and specifications, and device-level application. IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, 38(2), pp. 23-36. (doi: 10.1109/MEI.2022.9716211)

Abstract

This article introduces the potential use of superconductivity in cryo-electrified aircraft as the aviation industry and governments move toward zero-emissions environmental targets. It outlines the different electrical insulating materials and discusses potential advantages and disadvantages for cryogenic superconducting applications.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Yazdani-Asrami, Dr Mohammad
• Authors: Yazdani-Asrami, M., Seyyedbarzegar, S. M., Zhang, M., and Yuan, W.
• Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
• Research Group: Propulsion, Electrification & Superconductivity
• Journal Name: IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine
• Publisher: IEEE
• ISSN: 0883-7554
• ISSN (Online): 1558-4402
• Published Online: 18 February 2022
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 IEEE
• First Published: First published in IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine 38(2):23-36
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher