This article describes the underpinning research, development, construction, and testing of a 4-MW multithree phase generator designed for a hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion system demonstrator. The aim of the work is to demonstrate gravimetric power densities around 20 kW/kg, as required for multi-MW aircraft propulsion systems. The key design choices, development procedures, and tradeoffs, together with the experimental testing of this electrical machine connected to an active rectifier, are presented. A time-efficient analytical approach to the downselection of various machine configurations, geometrical variables, different active and passive materials, and different thermal management options is first presented. A detailed design approach based on the 3-D finite element analysis (FEA) is then presented for the final design. Reduced power tests are carried out on a full-scale 4-MW machine prototype, validating the proposed design. The experimental results are in good agreement with simulation and show significant progress in the field of high-power-density electrical machines at the targeted power rating.


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    Title :

    4-MW Class High-Power-Density Generator for Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft




    Publication date :

    2021-12-01


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    5326701 byte




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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