Two-channel switched reluctance starter/generator results

Measured data and simulation results for a two-channel experimental switched-reluctance-motor (SRM)-based aircraft engine starter/generator system are presented. The two channels of the system provide power to two separate and independent loads. The results presented document the performance capability of this system with both channels operating simultaneously. Both measured and predicted system performance are presented and compared. In addition, operating characteristics that are unique to this SRM-based system are described. Of particular interest are the interactions between the two separate channels when one channel experiences a load transient and the other channel does not. The source of channel interactions is described, and measured data is provided. The issue of clearing load faults is also addressed. Design results for adding this capability to the experimental system are described.