Control apparatus for a starter/generator system
US7122994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N11/04
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control apparatus (202) for a starter/generator (110) of an aircraft electrical power system is provided. During a start mode of operation, AC power is provided by the control apparatus (202) to an exciter stator (114) of the starter/generator (110) which is combined with controlled AC power supplied by a start converter (106) to a main stator (116) of the starter/generator (110) to rotate and start an aircraft engine. Alternatively, during a generate mode of operation after engine start, the control apparatus (202) provides DC power to the starter/generator (110) to produce a regulated voltage output from the starter/generator (110).
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