Modular and scalable power conversion system for aircraft
US7615892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N2011/0896
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatuses are used for power conversion. The apparatus according to one embodiment comprises a plurality of power conversion modules (130—1, . . . , 130—n), the plurality of power conversion modules (130—1, . . . , 130—n) being optionally controllable to function independently of each other to supply a plurality of systems (200—1, . . . , 200—n), function in an inter-relational mode in which at least one power conversion module from the plurality of power conversion modules (130—1, . . . , 130—n) drives a system and, upon a failure of the at least one power conversion module, at least another power conversion module from the plurality of power conversion modules (130—1, . . . , 130—n) will drive the system, and function in a scalable mode in which at least two power conversion modules of the plurality of power conversion modules (130—1, . . . , 130—n) are connected to provide an additive output.
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