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De Lillo, Liliana (2006) A matrix converter drive system for an aircraft rudder electro-mechanical actuator. PhD thesis, University of Nottingham.

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Abstract

The matrix converter is an attractive topology of power converter for the Aerospace Industry where factors such as the absence of electrolytic capacitors, the potentiality of increasing power density, reducing size and weight and good input power quality are fundamental. The matrix converter potential advantages offers the possibility to achieve the aim of the More Electric Aircraft research which intends to gradually re- place, from the aircraft architecture, the hydraulic power source and its infrastructure with electric power generation and a more flexible power distribution system.

The purpose of this work is to investigate the design and implementation of a 40kVA matrix converter for an Electro Mechanical Actuator (EMA) drive system. A SABER simulation analysis of the candidate matrix converter drive systems, for this application, is provided. The design and implementation of the matrix converter is described, with particular attention to the strict requirements of the given aerospace application. Finally, the matrix converter PMSM drive system and the EMA drive system are respectively assembled, tested and commissioned.

Item Type:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only) (PhD)
Supervisors:	Clare, J.C. Wheeler, P.W.
Keywords:	Electric current converters, Electromechanical actuator drive system, Electric equipment in aircraft
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Faculties/Schools:	UK Campuses > Faculty of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Item ID:	14034
Depositing User:	EP, Services
Date Deposited:	27 Feb 2014 10:12
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2017 22:27
URI:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/id/eprint/14034

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