A method of controlling an electric propulsion system of an aircraft. The propulsion system comprising an electric motor configured to drive a variable pitch propulsor. The method comprises determining a commanded thrust setting; determining one or more flight parameters; determining either a corresponding rotor governor speed and motor torque set-point, or a corresponding motor speed and rotor pitch angle set point, which provides the commanded thrust setting at the determined flight parameter having a maximum propulsion system efficiency; and controlling the rotor governor and electric motor in accordance with the determined respective set-points.
AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD
2023-04-20
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch