摘要
The development of aircraft electrification can improve energy utilization efficiency and reduce the green gas emissions,which is the future trend.However,aircraft electrification would increase the probability of arc faults in the wire system.Arc can ignite the combustibles by the arc column or hot droplets,which has high fire risks.Arc faults have triggered several catastrophic aeronautical accidents in the past.Electrical fire safety is a top priority of aircraft in the future.An in-depth understanding of the arc fault ignition mechanism plays a crucial role in preventing arc fires and optimizing wire layout.This review article performs a comprehensive summary of relevant research concerning the fire risks of arc faults,the causes of arc faults in the wire system,and the ignition behaviors of arc faults.The main findings regarding the direct ignition of arc faults and ignition of hot droplets are emphasized.The arc ignition characteristics in existing research are firstly summarized,including the arc ignition experiment platforms and thermal hazard characteristics of arc faults.Additionally,the generation,impacting process,and ignition characteristics of hot droplets are then presented.Finally,the limitations in existing research about ignition characteristics of arc faults are also outlined,while identifying the future research needs of fires caused by arc faults.
基金
supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant no.U2033206].
