Synchronization of generator and electric motor in a hybrid electric aircraft propulsion system
US11233470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is described a method and system for operating a hybrid electric aircraft propulsion system. The method comprises modulating AC electric power applied to a first electric propulsor or a second electric propulsor from at least one motor inverter to synchronize the frequency of the first electric propulsor or the second electric propulsor with the frequency of a generator.
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