Multi-mode generator for ice protection on aircraft

    公开(公告)号:US11465759B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-11

    申请号:US16034476

    申请日:2018-07-13

    发明人: Jeffrey J. White

    摘要: On an aircraft, a multi-mode power generator is operated in a variable voltage mode to power an electric Wng Ice Prevention System (eWIPS), and is operated in a fixed voltage mode to provide backup power. When atmospheric conditions are conducive to the formation of ice (and main generators are operative), the multi-mode power generator is operated in variable voltage mode to power the eWIPS with a first or second variable voltage. The first variable voltage, the value of which depends on atmospheric conditions, is for anti-ice operation. The second variable voltage, which can be the maximum output voltage, is for de-ice operation. Transitions between different variable voltage levels are not instantaneous which eliminates fatigue damage due to transients. If a main generator fails (or when atmospheric conditions are not conducive to the formation of ice), the multi-mode power generator is operated in fixed voltage mode to provide backup power.

    Aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) control system having variably sized air inlet

    公开(公告)号:US11034463B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-15

    申请号:US16364523

    申请日:2019-03-26

    发明人: Jeffrey J. White

    IPC分类号: B64D41/00 F01D17/04 F01D17/08

    摘要: An auxiliary power unit (APU) control system for an aircraft is disclosed and includes an APU, an air inlet having an effective area, an air inlet door moveable to vary the effective area of the air inlet, an actuator configured to move the air inlet door into a set position, one or more processors, and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory stores data comprising a database and program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the APU control system to receive one or more ambient signals indicative of an air density value. The system also determines the effective area of the air inlet based on the air density value. The system is further caused to instruct the actuator to move the air inlet door into the set position.

    Aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) control system having speed compensation

    公开(公告)号:US10974844B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-13

    申请号:US16260307

    申请日:2019-01-29

    发明人: Jeffrey J. White

    摘要: An auxiliary power unit (APU) control system for an aircraft is disclosed, and includes an APU drivingly coupled to one or more generators, one or more processors, and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory stores data comprising a database and program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the APU control system to receive one or more ambient signals indicative of an air density value and one or more power signals indicative of a specific amount of power generated by the APU. The system is further caused to determine a first variable rotational speed of the APU based on the air density value. The APU continues to generate the specific amount of power when operating at the first variable rotational speed. After instructing the APU to operate at the first variable rotational speed, the system receives an electrical load signal.

    Simultaneous Bidirectional Power Usage of Generator Power Feeders

    公开(公告)号:US20200021111A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-16

    申请号:US16032290

    申请日:2018-07-11

    发明人: Jeffrey J. White

    IPC分类号: H02J3/14 G05F1/12 B64D41/00

    摘要: Aircraft power distribution systems and methods for regulating a system voltage in aircraft power distribution systems are described. An example system includes a first generator, a first power feeder, a second power feeder, a first load, a second load, and a plurality of contactors. The first power feeder and the second power feeder are coupled in parallel between the first generator and a power panel. The first load is coupled to the first power feeder, and the second load is coupled to the second power feeder. The plurality of contactors is configurable to transfer power in a first direction from the first generator to both the first load and the second load during a first mode of operation, and configurable to transfer power in a second direction from the power panel to the first load or the second load during a second mode of operation.

    Resetting a motor controller for power system protection
    5.
    发明授权
    Resetting a motor controller for power system protection 有权
    重置电机控制器进行电力系统保护

    公开(公告)号:US09588535B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-07

    申请号:US14311874

    申请日:2014-06-23

    摘要: An apparatus and method for resetting a motor controller. It is determined whether a tripping of the motor controller is accompanied by an undesired condition elsewhere in a power system wherein an alternating current bus receives alternating current power from a generator, a power converter converts the alternating current power on the alternating current bus to direct current power on a direct current bus, and the direct current power on the direct current bus powers the motor controller. In response to a determination that the tripping of the motor controller is accompanied by the undesired condition, it is determined whether the undesired condition is less than a threshold for more than a time delay. The motor controller is reset in response to a determination that the undesired condition is less than the threshold for more than the time delay.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于复位电动机控制器的装置和方法。 确定电动机控制器的跳闸是否伴随着电力系统其他地方的不期望的状况,其中交流总线从发电机接收交流电力,功率转换器将交流总线上的交流电力转换成直流电流 直流总线上电,直流总线上的直流电源为电机控制器供电。 响应于确定电动机控制器的跳闸伴随有不期望的状况,确定不期望状况是否小于超过时间延迟的阈值。 响应于超过时间延迟的不确定条件小于阈值的确定,电动机控制器被复位。

    Aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU) control system having speed compensation

    公开(公告)号:US10988266B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-27

    申请号:US16260305

    申请日:2019-01-29

    发明人: Jeffrey J. White

    摘要: An auxiliary power unit (APU) control system for an aircraft is disclosed. The APU control system includes an APU, one or more processors, and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory stores data comprising a database and program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the APU control system to receive a one or more ambient signals indicative of an air density value and one or more power signals indicative of a specific amount of power generated by the APU. The APU control system is further caused to determine a variable rotational speed of the APU based on the air density value and instruct the APU to operate at the variable rotational speed. The APU continues to generate the specific amount of power when operating at the variable rotational speed.

    Simultaneous bidirectional power usage of generator power feeders

    公开(公告)号:US10965125B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-30

    申请号:US16032290

    申请日:2018-07-11

    发明人: Jeffrey J. White

    IPC分类号: H02J3/14 G05F1/12 B64D41/00

    摘要: Aircraft power distribution systems and methods for regulating a system voltage in aircraft power distribution systems are described. An example system includes a first generator, a first power feeder, a second power feeder, a first load, a second load, and a plurality of contactors. The first power feeder and the second power feeder are coupled in parallel between the first generator and a power panel. The first load is coupled to the first power feeder, and the second load is coupled to the second power feeder. The plurality of contactors is configurable to transfer power in a first direction from the first generator to both the first load and the second load during a first mode of operation, and configurable to transfer power in a second direction from the power panel to the first load or the second load during a second mode of operation.

    AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU) CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING SPEED COMPENSATION

    公开(公告)号:US20200239155A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-07-30

    申请号:US16260305

    申请日:2019-01-29

    发明人: Jeffrey J. White

    IPC分类号: B64D41/00 F02C7/32

    摘要: An auxiliary power unit (APU) control system for an aircraft is disclosed. The APU control system includes an APU, one or more processors, and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. The memory stores data comprising a database and program code that, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the APU control system to receive a one or more ambient signals indicative of an air density value and one or more power signals indicative of a specific amount of power generated by the APU. The APU control system is further caused to determine a variable rotational speed of the APU based on the air density value and instruct the APU to operate at the variable rotational speed. The APU continues to generate the specific amount of power when operating at the variable rotational speed.

    MULTI-MODE GENERATOR FOR ICE PROTECTION ON AIRCRAFT

    公开(公告)号:US20200017221A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-16

    申请号:US16034476

    申请日:2018-07-13

    发明人: Jeffrey J. White

    摘要: On an aircraft, a multi-mode power generator is operated in a variable voltage mode to power an electric Wng Ice Prevention System (eWIPS), and is operated in a fixed voltage mode to provide backup power. When atmospheric conditions are conducive to the formation of ice (and main generators are operative), the multi-mode power generator is operated in variable voltage mode to power the eWIPS with a first or second variable voltage. The first variable voltage, the value of which depends on atmospheric conditions, is for anti-ice operation. The second variable voltage, which can be the maximum output voltage, is for de-ice operation. Transitions between different variable voltage levels are not instantaneous which eliminates fatigue damage due to transients. If a main generator fails (or when atmospheric conditions are not conducive to the formation of ice), the multi-mode power generator is operated in fixed voltage mode to provide backup power.

    Control of leakage inductance
    10.
    发明授权
    Control of leakage inductance 有权
    漏电感的控制

    公开(公告)号:US08933771B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-13

    申请号:US14033722

    申请日:2013-09-23

    摘要: According to an embodiment, a transformer is provided that includes a first conductive coil wound about a first coil axis and a second conductive coil wound about a second coil axis. The second conductive coil is disposed proximate to the first conductive coil and the second coil axis is substantially parallel to the first coil axis. A closed-loop conductive winding is disposed proximate to the first conductive coil and the second conductive coil. The closed-loop conductive winding is wound about a loop axis at least one time where the loop axis is substantially parallel to the first coil axis and the second coil axis.

    摘要翻译: 根据实施例,提供一种变压器,其包括围绕第一线圈轴线卷绕的第一导电线圈和围绕第二线圈轴线缠绕的第二导电线圈。 第二导电线圈设置成靠近第一导电线圈并且第二线圈轴线基本上平行于第一线圈轴线。 闭环导电绕组设置在第一导电线圈和第二导电线圈附近。 闭环导电绕组围绕环轴缠绕至少一次,其中环轴基本上平行于第一线圈轴线和第二线圈轴线。