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EAP Technology

More information about the technologies of Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) may be found at the links below:

HEATheR
High-Efficiency Electrified Aircraft Thermal Research (HEATheR)
The High-Efficiency Electrified Aircraft Thermal Research (HEATheR) activity under NASA’s Convergent Aeronautics Solutions (CAS) Project strives to ...
High-Efficiency Megawatt Motor (HEMM)
The 1.4 MW High Efficiency Megawatt Motor (HEMM) is being designed to meet the needs of electrified aircraft propulsion. HEMM has a target performance of ...
Materials
New soft magnetic materials – improve performance of converter filters and electric machines Insulation – electrical insulation with better thermal ...
Electric Machines
Electric Machines
All electrified aircraft require motors and/or generators, also known as electric machines. Research in the electrical power area focuses on building ...
Converters
Converters
Power converters are an essential component in most EAP aircraft concepts, as they are used to convert from ac to dc power, or vice versa. They are an ...
Motor Controllers
Motor Control Software
A motor controller takes measurements as inputs, and outputs a control signal that allows a motor to operate and spin.  In an effort to improve design and ...
Energy Efficient Technology
Learn about the energy efficient technologies driving Electrified Aircraft Propulsion projects. Back to EAP Home
Aircraft configuration configuration using acoustic waves to redirect low-grade waste heat into higher temperature and more useful heat. Credits: NASA
Circuit Breakers
Electrifying aircraft safely and reliably requires advanced systems that are capable of managing significant amounts of electrical power and heat during ...
Animation of an advanced geared turbofan with electric machines.
Turbine Electrified Energy Management (TEEM)
Turbine Electrified Energy Management (TEEM) is a new Electrified Aircraft Propulsion (EAP) technology designed to enhance performance and efficiency of ...

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