PROPOSAL NUMBER 99-1 17.03-1541 (Chron: 991475 )
PROJECT TITLE
High Temperature Coils for Electrical Machines
TECHNICAL ABSTRACT (LIMIT 200 WORDS)
This proposal addresses the development of reliable, inexpensive, high temperature coils for electrical machinery in future aircraft propulsion systems. The innovation lies in a novel configuration featuring a helical conductor and ceramic insulation material formed into a compact block. For a typical coil geometry, the dielectric breakdown voltage will be a factor of 25 higher than possible with current approaches. The fabrication cost is
estimated to be about 25% of state-of-the-art high temperature coils. The proposed concept will enable the development of high temperature magnetic bearings, motors, generators, and actuators that will be found in More Electric Aircraft (MEA).
In Phase I, the feasibility will be demonstrated with design studies and proof-of-concept tests. The system will be built and tested in a high speed, high temperature engine rig in Phase II.
POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Magnetic bearings, generators, and actuators integrated into future gas turbine engines will require high temperature coils. These machines would be sold to engine manufacturers.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (Name, Organization Name, Mail Address,
City/State/Zip)
Dr. Victor Iannello
Synchrony Inc.
7777 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke , VA 24018 - 1111
NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Firm Name, Mail Address, City/State/Zip)
Synchrony Inc.
7777 Bent Mountain Rd
Roanoke , VA 24018 - 1111