The objective of this project was to replace electromechanical power line contactors with a Static Transfer Switch (STS) to improve the transfer of electrical power between aircraft generators and decrease required maintenance. The switch requirements include high reliability, lightweight, and high speed (less than 15mS) power transfer. An STS can shorten the bus transfer time to less than the “ride-through” of aircraft electronic loads and therefore have the ability to control and transfer electrical power while maintaining critical mission requirements.The content of this paper and presentation will discuss the initial problem, the research and development approach, design, and initial testing of the STS.
400Hz High Speed Static Transfer Switch
Sae Int. J. Aerosp
Power Systems Conference ; 2008
Sae International Journal of Aerospace ; 1 , 1 ; 946-965
11.11.2008
20 pages
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
400Hz High Speed Static Transfer Switch
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