COTS telemetry/slip ring capstone
Problem statement
The rotor of a generator is the rotating component, and this rotation makes it challenging to collect data on operation-related performance. This project seeks to evaluate the suitability of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) telemetry and slip ring systems for use in generator testing applications in the aviation industry. The target system must precisely measure voltages, currents, and temperatures. A DC generator with fixed voltage is to be implemented. The desired attributes include the following: – The ideal design must fit within a compact space, the dimensions of which will be provided by the client. The ambient temperatures of aerospace generators can exceed 200 °C, and the winding temperatures can be much higher, up to 260 °C. Furthermore, air cavity temperatures are up to 160 °C. The ideal system would have high temperature withstanding capability. Moreover, the system would be subject to high centrifugal loads to attain requisite speeds of 14000 rpm – 28000 rpm. The system should ideally be robust, sustainable, and adaptable to various test setups. The ideal system would necessitate none to minor design modifications to the shaft or support structures to incorporate the slip rings. Lastly, slip ring alternatives such as contemporary telemetry systems are preferred if practical to provide a more reliable and economical overall system.
Team members
Zack Montes – leader
Hyun-seok “Ren” Chang – communicator
Mildred “Sifa” Chome – accountant
Apoorv Pandey – admin
Client
Brian Cull, General Electric Aviation