The impact of matrix converter technology on motor design for an integrated flight control surface actuation system

P. A. Robson, K. J. Bradley, P. Wheeler, J. Clare, L. De Lillo, C. Gerada, S. J. Pickering, D. Lampard, C. K. Goh, G. Towers, C. Whitley

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Abstract

This paper describes research related to producing integrated electric motor driven flight control surface actuation systems, for a More Electric Aircraft. The main requirements and motor options are discussed. The advantage of the matrix converter in terms of compactness, due to removal of energy storage elements, is highlighted. However, this advantage is shown to bring with it problems when motors which have pulsed voltage and current waveforms are employed. The resulting discontinuities in power flow during current commutations are reflected at the input terminals to the drive as supply current harmonics.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEMDC 2003 - IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1321-1327
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)0780378172, 9780780378179
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2003 - Madison, United States
Duration: 1 Jun 20034 Jun 2003

Publication series

NameIEMDC 2003 - IEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Electric Machines and Drives Conference, IEMDC 2003
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMadison
Period1/06/034/06/03

Keywords

  • Aerospace control
  • Aircraft
  • Commutation
  • Current supplies
  • Drives
  • Electric motors
  • Energy storage
  • Load flow
  • Matrix converters
  • Voltage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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