Ground tests of hybrid electric power system for UAVs

Yan Ping Li, Li Liu, Xiao Hui Zhang, Shang Tao Shi, Chang Wei Guo

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Abstract

As the aviation has realized the seriousness of pollution and emission issues, people have taken efforts to use renewable energy on planes or UAVs. This paper focused on the applications of solar and hydrogen energy to UAVs. A hybrid power system, consisting of solar cells, fuel cells and lithium batteries, was discussed. To achieve the hybridization of power sources, a prototype of a power management unit (PMU) was fabricated. After the installation of a test system for synthesizing power sources, PMU and load, a series of ground tests were executed to verify the mathematical model of lithium battery and the reliability of the hardware. Ground data confirmed the feasibility of hybrid power system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRenewable Energy and Environmental Technology
Pages2326-2334
Number of pages9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Event2013 International Conference on Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology, REET 2013 - Jilin, China
Duration: 21 Sept 201322 Sept 2013

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume448-453
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2013 International Conference on Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology, REET 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CityJilin
Period21/09/1322/09/13

Keywords

  • Ground tests
  • Hybrid power
  • Model verification
  • Power management

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