High Reliability Aircraft Generator System

881414

10/01/1988

Event
Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
An alternative approach for producing variable speed constant frequency (VSCF) constant voltage power is the use of a resonant link power system. This system uses a permanent magnet (PM) generator and a resonant link solid state power converter. An electrically isolated PM generator may also be required for protection depending upon the final control topology. The use of a resonant link allows bi-directional power flow for engine start capability. Also, the resonant link allows the power semiconductor devices to be switched during the high frequency link zero crossings to reduce device stresses and improve reliability. The resonant link VSCF system is under investigation by the GE Corporate Research and Development group under contract #F33615-87-C-2806 to the Air Force.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/881414
Pages
8
Citation
Iden, S., and Morris, A., "High Reliability Aircraft Generator System," SAE Technical Paper 881414, 1988, https://doi.org/10.4271/881414.
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Published
Oct 1, 1988
Product Code
881414
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English