Constant Speed Generating Systems

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Burns, John V., author.

Conference Name:

Aerospace Meeting (1977-11-14 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1977

Summary:

Synchronous generators operating at constant speed are used to supply the electric power systems of most modern aircraft. The constant speed salient pole generator inherently develops the output power in the desired form, a sine wave of 400 hertz frequency. The hydromechanical constant speed drive, a straightforward, rugged combination of a planetary gear set and hydraulic units, is most frequently chosen to achieve the constant speed. The design of the constant speed generating system has evolved through experience, development, and state-of-the-art advances. The current system, the integrated drive generator, has the advantages of weight, performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance. Continued engineering effort is dedicated to achieving further advances

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

771001

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license