High-voltage (270 V) dc power-generating system for fighter aircraft
Abstract
The advantages of using high voltage, direct current advanced power generating systems in fighter aircraft are discussed. Weight reduction is achieved. Efficiency is increased 85 to 90 percent by eliminating the constant speed drive. Power interruptions are eliminated. There are no speed restrictions and no powerline constraints. Personal safety is increased by eliminating the hold on frequency, present in ac systems, which causes muscle contractions.
- Publication:
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Aircraft Elect. Secondary Power
- Pub Date:
- June 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983aesp.nasa...13M
- Keywords:
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- Direct Current;
- Electric Generators;
- Electric Power Supplies;
- Fighter Aircraft;
- High Voltages;
- Auxiliary Power Sources;
- Retrofitting;
- Safety;
- Weight Reduction;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering