Title: Performance analysis of more electric aircraft starter/generator by different electric loads

Authors: Ufuk Kaya; Eyyup Oksuztepe

Addresses: School of Aviation, Department of Avionics, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey ' School of Aviation, Department of Avionics, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey

Abstract: The more electric aircraft is a trending topic in aviation studies. This topic comprises a wide range of applications that are directly related to electrical machines and power electronics. The starter/generator is one of these remarkable applications, and it is used for main engine cranking and required electrical power generation. In comparison with conventional starter and generator systems, the starter/generator is more robust, reliable, and cheap. Also, it requires almost no maintenance. Considering the increased demand for electrical power in commercial and military aircraft, the interest in starter/generators is increased in terms of scientific studies and industrial applications. In this study, a 20 kW starter/generator based on a three-phase surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous machine is proposed and model reliability is tested with different types of and power-rated electrical loads. The proposed model is simulated at MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape blocks. The results show that the SG has sufficient performance for starter, and generator operation.

Keywords: more electric aircraft; MEA; starter/generator; aircraft; permanent magnet synchronous machine; PMSM; electrical power generation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSA.2023.129931

International Journal of Sustainable Aviation, 2023 Vol.9 No.2, pp.115 - 131

Received: 16 Mar 2022
Accepted: 24 Sep 2022
Published online: 03 Apr 2023 *

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