Electrical 2.5 MW electric generator on test
How are we drawing upon previous generator experience for this programme
Across Budapest and Trondheim, we have a wealth of experience with generator technology including the E-Fan X demonstrator, the APG80, the M250H and other smaller machines.
For the E-Fan X project, we developed a 2 MW electric generator – the world’s so far most powerful generator designed for aviation – and put it through ground tests. The APG80 is a demonstrator for an auxiliary power unit for aviation applications in the power class under 100 kW, featuring a highly compact design with integrated power electronics. And as part of the M250H project, we designed a complete hybrid-electric system using our proven M250 turbine as energy source, which included novel design of 500 kW generators.
We’ve been able to look at some of these relatively high-speed generators and draw upon experience with proven materials from the E-Fan X or design insight from the M250H, for example, as well as important test data from the APG80 that can help to support our assumptions for this programme.
As we develop our turbogenerator system, we bring together this expertise in electric machine design with decades of experience with the development of turbines, e.g. from our Trent aero engine programmes. We work closely with colleagues in our Civil Aerospace business who can support this technology.