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Advanced generating system equipment for aircraft

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 July 2016

R. J. Kennett
R. J. Kennett*
Affiliation:
Generating Systems, Lucas Aerospace Ltd
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Extract

Recent developments in constant frequency alternating current (ac) generating systems for aircraft have realised substantial increases in power-to-weight ratio and potential reduction in cost-of-ownership.

Essentially this has been achieved by employment of maximum synchronous generator speed, refinement and corresponding advantage of hydromechanical variable-ratio transmission technology and a more highly integrated configuration.

Each of these aspects has required an innovative philosophy and extensive testing to bring the technology to a point where such equipment can be confidently specified for the next generation of aircraft.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Aeronautical Journal , Volume 85 , Issue 843 , April 1981 , pp. 127 - 133
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Aeronautical Society 1981 

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