DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH TEMPERATURE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Abstract
The development and test of a complete airborne electrical generation and distribution system for operation in a 600 F ambient temperature-80,000 feet environment are outlined. This system consists of a 40 KVA constant-speed drive and a-c generator including frequency controls, automatic paralleling, regulator, and protective panel; current transformer; contactor; 50 ampere transformer-rectifier; wire; terminals; fuses; circuit breakers; and motors. These components were tested individually and connected as a generating system. The system was subjected to compatibility and performance evaluation tests throughout the temperature range for which they were designed. A physical and functional description of these components, including photographs, drawings, and schematics is presented. A detailed discussion of the integrated system test covering the test installation, test parameters and test results is also presented. Results of these tests demonstrate operation of the system up to 600 F and indicate performance comparable to current state-of-the-art. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0292151
Entities
People
- J.j. Pierro
- R.c. Starkey