Evaluation of wiring constructions for space applications

Hammoud, Ahmad; Stavnes, Mark W.; Dickman, J.E.; Burkhardt, Leo; Woodford, Lynn; Ide, J.R.; Muegge, E.

doi:10.1109/elinsl.1994.401385

Cited by 1 publication

(2 citation statements)

References 1 publication

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…PI wire insulation tape was developed during the early seventies [68]. PI film insulation exhibits appealing features such as low weight, high dielectric strength, non-flammability, and high temperature capability [69]. PI is a self-extinguishing polymer, has a decomposition temperature beyond 500 • C, and can operate at 250 • C~280 • C, while offering excellent physical, electrical, and mechanical properties and generating low smoke density when burning.…”

Section: Wire Types For Aircraft Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, several accidents due to its tendency to hydrolyze, resulting in low moisture and arc resistance, generated awareness of its widespread use. Upon arc initiation, degraded PI insulation becomes conductive, and the arcs can propagate along the wiring harness [69]. Therefore, some aircraft manufactures banned its use.…”

Section: Wire Types For Aircraft Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Arc Tracking Control in Insulation Systems for Aeronautic Applications: Challenges, Opportunities, and Research Needs

Riba

Gómez-Pau

Moreno-Eguilaz

et al. 2020

Sensors

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Next generation aircrafts will use more electrical power to reduce weight, fuel consumption, system complexity and greenhouse gas emissions. However, new failure modes and challenges arise related to the required voltage increase and consequent rise of electrical stress on wiring insulation materials, thus increasing the risk of electrical arc appearance. This work performs a critical and comprehensive review concerning arc tracking effects in wiring insulation systems, underlying mechanisms, role of materials and possible mitigation strategies, with a special focus on aircraft applications. To this end an evaluation of the scientific and technological state of the art is carried out from the analysis of theses, research articles, technical reports, international standards and white papers. This review paper also reports the limitations of existing insulation materials, standard test methods and mitigation approaches, while identifying the research needs to comply with the future demands of the aircraft industry.

show abstract

Section: Wire Types For Aircraft Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Wire Types For Aircraft Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%