A novel split two-phase excitation scheme of synchronous starter generator for aircraft

  • Weipeng Yang
  • , Aimin Zhang
  • , Hang Zhang
  • , Jianhua Wang
  • , Wen Ding

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Abstract

Synchronous starter/generator is one of the most important technologies for the development of modern more electric aircraft. One main challenge that impedes the successful application of the starter/generator is its excitation system, as an AC excitation magnetic field has to be provided for engine starting while a DC excitation magnetic field generated for power generation for the sake of multiple engineering reasons. In this paper, a novel excitation scheme using split two-phase symmetric windings is proposed. This scheme is capable of producing required magnetic excitation field without utilization of relays or contactors; mode transfer function is accomplished smoothly through power converters at the power source's end. The scheme possesses higher reliability and the control logics are relatively simplified compared with existing schemes. Main circuits of power source converter that can provide both AC and DC excitation power as required are also presented. Main exciter model in rotating d-q coordinate is built and simulations are carried out to observe the output voltage characteristics. In order to reduce the control complexity and enhance main exciter output performance, a modified general asynchronous control technique is adopted. Simulation test results show that the presented excitation scheme is feasible and effective.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2015 27th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages3450-3455
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479970179
DOIs
StatePublished - 17 Jul 2015
Event27th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2015 - Qingdao, China
Duration: 23 May 201525 May 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2015 27th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2015

Conference

Conference27th Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2015
Country/TerritoryChina
CityQingdao
Period23/05/1525/05/15

Keywords

  • Excitation System
  • General Asynchronous Control
  • More Electric Aircraft
  • Synchronous Starter / Generator
  • Two-phase Symmetric Winding

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