A GPU output from a ground power unit (GPU) can be converted to power suitable for starting a jet engine of an aircraft by an auto-transformer rectifier unit (ATRU) of the aircraft. Multiple ATRUs, each connected to a corresponding GPU, may output multiple ATRU outputs, and combining these multiple ATRU outputs can generate a combined power, which can satisfy the power requirements for starting a jet engine when they exceed what can be supplied by a single GPU. The combining is possible when the outputs of the ATRUs are synchronized, which can require generating and sharing a sync signal between the ATRUs that is synchronous with an ATRU designated as the master (i.e., reference) for the other ATRUs.


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    Title :

    PARALLEL POWER SOURCE FOR AIRCRAFT


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2024-12-05


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen



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