The idea of electric propulsion for transportation is not new; indeed, the first cars, nearly 200
years ago, were electric. However, our dependence on fossil fuels over the last 100 years is …

We propose a thermally efficient and power-dense high-temperature superconducting (HTS)
cable (CLEAN Cable) as well as a thermally efficient, mechanically rugged, and easily …

Emission reduction in transportation requires advancements in aviation technologies
enabling fully electrified propulsion, among which the use of superconducting technologies …

The distributed propulsion aircraft with HTS electrical system is a novel concept for future
airliners, which can reduce by more than 70% fuel burn and NO x emissions. The circuit …

Cryogenic cooling loop requirements for a superconducting electric aircraft are presented.
Heat loads of various electrical components were derived using the targeted efficiencies of …

The TeDP concept has been presented as a possible solution to reduce aircraft emissions
despite the continuing trend for increased air traffic. However, much of the benefit of this …

Research into developing cryogenic protection devices for superconducting electrical
systems is lacking. One of the few investigations was of cryogenic switches in the form of a …

Electrically driven distributed propulsion has been presented as a possible solution to
reduce aircraft noise and emissions, despite increasing global levels of air travel. In order to …

This paper describes the comparison of electromagnetic characteristics of two different
superconducting-motor structures for electrified aircraft propulsion systems. Future electrified …

Distributed electrical propulsion for aircraft, also known as turbo-electric distributed
propulsion (TeDP), will require a complex electrical power system which can deliver power …