Title :
Performance evaluation of two stagematrix converters for EMA in aircraft applications
Author :
Trentin, Andrew ; Zanchetta, Pericle ; Wheeler, Pat ; Clare, Jon
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Univ. of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
Abstract :
This paper presents an analytical and experimental performance assessment on the use of a two stage matrix converter for applications in electro mechanical actuators (EMA) for aircraft. The results presented show the proposed system performance under different operating conditions and using a variable frequency supply (360 to 800 Hz) typical of the new generation aircrafts. Using the two stage matrix converter gives the option of preventing regeneration by means of a brake circuit connected to the virtual DC link, but can also allow energy regeneration back to the electrical network if required.
Keywords :
aircraft power systems; electric actuators; matrix convertors; EMA; aircraft application; analytical performance evaluation; brake circuit; electrical network; electro mechanical actuator; energy regeneration; experimental performance assessment; frequency 360 Hz to 800 Hz; two stage matrix converter; variable frequency supply; virtual DC link;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2009. ECCE 2009. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2893-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2893-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECCE.2009.5316424
