타이틀 |
Test Results From a High Power Linear Alternator Test Rig. |
저자 |
Birchenough, Arthur G.;; Hervol, David S.;; Gardner, Brent G. |
Keyword |
AC GENERATORS;; HIGH CURRENT;; HIGH VOLTAGES;; LINEAR ALTERNATORS;; LOADS (FORCES); RECTIFICATION;; STIRLING CYCLE;; STIRLING ENGINES;; THERMODYNAMIC EFFICIENCY |
URL |
http://hdl.handle.net/2060/20100042406 |
보고서번호 |
NASA/TM-2010-216910 |
발행년도 |
2010 |
출처 |
NTRS (NASA Technical Report Server) |
ABSTRACT |
Stirling cycle power conversion is an enabling technology that provides high thermodynamic efficiency but also presents unique challenges with regard to electrical power generation, management, and distribution. The High Power Linear Alternator Test Rig (HPLATR) located at the NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) in Cleveland, Ohio is a demonstration test bed that simulates electrical power generation from a Stirling engine driven alternator. It implements the high power electronics necessary to provide a well regulated DC user load bus. These power electronics use a novel design solution that includes active rectification and power factor control, active ripple suppression, along with a unique building block approach that permits the use of high voltage or high current alternator designs. This report describes the HPLATR, the test program, and the operational results. |