The present invention relates to a system for converting and transporting electrical energy in a turbomachine-propelled aircraft, said system including: at least a first rotary electric machine connected mechanically to the low-pressure shaft by means of a coupling device, a second rotary electric machine connected mechanically to the high-pressure shaft by means of an accessory gearbox, and said first electric power module and said second electric power module being connected electrically to an internal electrical network of the turbomachine, a generator coupled to the accessory gearbox and intended to supply an electrical network of the aircraft with electricity, and a control device for controlling start-up of the turbomachine by at least one rotary electric machine, for compensating for power consumed by the generator, and for implementing distribution between the power absorbed by the high-pressure shaft and the power absorbed by the low-pressure shaft.

The present invention relates to a system for converting and transporting electrical energy in a turbomachine-propelled aircraft, said system including: at least a first rotary electric machine connected mechanically to the low-pressure shaft by means of a coupling device, a second rotary electric machine connected mechanically to the high-pressure shaft by means of an accessory gearbox, and said first electric power module and said second electric power module being connected electrically to an internal electrical network of the turbomachine, a generator coupled to the accessory gearbox and intended to supply an electrical network of the aircraft with electricity, and a control device for controlling start-up of the turbomachine by at least one rotary electric machine, for compensating for power consumed by the generator, and for implementing distribution between the power absorbed by the high-pressure shaft and the power absorbed by the low-pressure shaft.

An electrical system for an aircraft, comprising at least one processor configured to: receive aircraft movement information, detect that the movement information indicates a potential crash, detect a loss of continuity in at least one low voltage wire, and blow a battery pack fuse to disconnect supply of the high voltage power to the aircraft.

A battery heating system for a hybrid aircraft powertrain includes a combustion engine, a battery pack, a combustion engine coolant circuit, and a battery pack coolant circuit. The battery heating system further includes a heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the combustion engine coolant circuit and the battery pack coolant circuit. The battery heating system further includes at least one throttling device operatively connected to one of the combustion engine coolant circuit or the battery pack coolant circuit. The battery heating system further includes a controller configured to transmit a signal to the at least one throttling device to adjust a flow of coolant through the heat exchanger of at least one of the combustion engine coolant circuit or the battery pack coolant circuit.

A power and energy management (PEM) method for managing power consumed by a plurality of power devices on a network. The method includes: a monitoring step (S1) to determine whether PEM is required based on the power available on the network and the power consumption of the power devices on the network; a monitor step (S2) to determine the operating status of each of the power devices on the network; a step (S4) of determining a strategy for operating the power devices in response to a determination in the monitoring step that PEM is required; a step (S5) of determining a coordination strategy for recharging of any storage devices on the network in response to a determination in the first network monitoring step that PEM is not required; and controlling (S6) devices on the network to operate at a power consumption level and/or to recharge based on the above steps.

A power and energy management (PEM) method for managing power consumed by a plurality of power devices on a network. The method includes: a monitoring step (S1) to determine whether PEM is required based on the power available on the network and the power consumption of the power devices on the network; a monitor step (S2) to determine the operating status of each of the power devices on the network; a step (S4) of determining a strategy for operating the power devices in response to a determination in the monitoring step that PEM is required; a step (S5) of determining a coordination strategy for recharging of any storage devices on the network in response to a determination in the first network monitoring step that PEM is not required; and controlling (S6) devices on the network to operate at a power consumption level and/or to recharge based on the above steps.

A method for monitoring an energy level of an electrical energy source capable of delivering a reference electrical power PRef for a reference time period DTRef for a reference charge level NRef. Said source comprises at least one electrical energy storage device and several sensors. Said method comprises using the sensors to acquire parameters of the electrical energy source, then calculating a main consumption time period DTprin wherein the source is able to supply an electric current carrying the reference electrical power PRef, as a function of the parameters of the source. Next, a main display of main symbols indicating the main consumption time period DTprin is displayed in order to indicate to an operator how long the source can supply the reference electrical power PRef.

A method for monitoring an energy level of an electrical energy source capable of delivering a reference electrical power PRef for a reference time period DTRef for a reference charge level NRef. Said source comprises at least one electrical energy storage device and several sensors. Said method comprises using the sensors to acquire parameters of the electrical energy source, then calculating a main consumption time period DTprin wherein the source is able to supply an electric current carrying the reference electrical power PRef, as a function of the parameters of the source. Next, a main display of main symbols indicating the main consumption time period DTprin is displayed in order to indicate to an operator how long the source can supply the reference electrical power PRef.

An electrical engine mounting arrangement for providing propulsion power to a vehicle includes a mounting block, an electric motor, a power transfer shaft arranged to rotate in response to the rotation of the electric motor and aligned along a rotation axis. The rotation axis lies on a division plane. One or more first side battery compartments are fixed to the mounting block at the first side of the division plane, and one or more second side battery compartments are fixed to the mounting block at the second side. The batteries housed in the battery compartments supply power to the electric motor.

An electrical engine mounting arrangement for providing propulsion power to a vehicle includes a mounting block, an electric motor, a power transfer shaft arranged to rotate in response to the rotation of the electric motor and aligned along a rotation axis. The rotation axis lies on a division plane. One or more first side battery compartments are fixed to the mounting block at the first side of the division plane, and one or more second side battery compartments are fixed to the mounting block at the second side. The batteries housed in the battery compartments supply power to the electric motor.