Mod 6-7-8 Flashcards
A TRU is a ______ rectifier unit.
Transformer
process of converting AC to DC
Redtification
____ inverter uses a motor connected to a generator to convert DC to AC voltage.
Rotary
_____ are used in rectifier circuits.
Diodes
Changes DC voltage to a different value of DC voltage
converter
____ inverters are solid state, with no moving parts
static
TRUs are often found on _____ aircraft.
Larger
The full wave bridge rectifier uses a transformer and _____ diodes.
four
Transformers are used to ______ AC voltages from one level to another.
covert
What component on an aircraft converts DC voltage to AC voltage?
Inverter
What component on an aircraft converts AC voltage to DC voltage?
TRU
What does TRU stand for?
Transformer Rectifier Unit
If you wanted to convert 115VAC to 26 volts AC, the easiest way would be to use a?
Transformer
If I connect a DC motor to an AC generator, I’m basically converting DC to AC, we call this a _______________ on an aircraft.
Rotary inverter
when we convert AC to DC on an aircraft we call it a ___, and when we convert DC to AC we call it an ______
TRU - Inverter
An inverter (DC to AC) made out of all “solid state” parts (electronic components) is called a
Static Inverter
Frequency wild” means there is _____________________, and can only be used for things like lighting, heaters and TRU’s.
no frequency control/regulation
What controls the frequency on an AC generator?
CSD or IDG.
If I lose one of my generators (Fails in flight), and the remaining one cannot handle the electrical load the ______________ will automatically shed (disconnect) all none critical loads like entertainment systems, coffee makers, ovens and the like.
BPCU Buss Power Control Unit
The voltage and output current are controlled by the ____________
Voltage regulator.
You control the voltage out of a brushless AC generator by varying the DC current to the________
Exciter field.
What are the main functions of the GCU?
Voltage regulation, Gen line contactor control, over voltage protection, over and under load protection, and reverse current and differential voltage protection.
A three phase generator is just 3 single phase generators stuffed into one housing separated by ____degrees.
120
What is meant by a split buss and a parallel Buss?
In a split buss system only one source of power is provided to a buss at any given time.
in a parallel buss More than one source of power can be on the buss as long as conditions are met.