Microturbo (Booth 4287) is showing a mock-up of its new e-APU, which is designed to meet the needs of the modern more/all-electric aircraft.
The first version of the e-APU will be capable of generating 15kW of electrical power at 28 VDC for the starter generator and 45kW of auxiliary power at 115VAC/400Hz. Ultimately, it should be able to generate up to 90kW, with a small acoustic signature of less than 70db.
The company, part of the Safran group, says that development is progressing well and its first run on a test bed is scheduled for later this year. The e-APU project was launched at the end of 2006 and final certification is planned in 2011.
Jean-Baptiste Jarin, Microturbo's sales director, says: “At the forefront of innovation, this initial e-APU configuration is the result of close co-operation between all the business jet manufacturers.”
Development tests scheduled in 2009 will focus on the e-APU's ability to start up at 41,000ft and operate to a maximum attitude of 51,000ft.
Source: Flight Daily News
