High Frequency Alternator, Power Frequency Conversion (HFA-PFC) Technology for Lightweight Tactical Power Generation
Abstract
This document describes Variable Speed High Frequency Alternators for diesel engine gen-sets with variable speeds in the range of from 600 RPM to 3,600 RPM and High Frequency Alternators for gas turbine gen-sets with variable speeds in the range of from 8,700 RPM to 60,000 RPM. This document also describes two-step and single-step Power Frequency Converters for conversion of the variable high frequency AC power to MIL-STD frequency and voltage (such as 60 Hz or 400 Hz and 120 VAC). Described converters utilize insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) for smaller gen-sets and SCRs for larger gen-sets. Described HFA-PFC Technology can be used in all required power ranges from 0.5 kW to powers of 1,000 kW and more.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 22, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA377214
Entities
People
- Peter Shapiro
- Sabina Shapiro