RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Powertrain.Converters.Turboelectric_Generator.compute_turboelectric_generator_performance

compute_turboelectric_generator_performance#

compute_turboelectric_generator_performance(turboelectric_generator, state, fuel_line=None, bus=None)[source]#

Computes the performance of a turboelectric generator system.

Parameters:

  • turboelectric_generator (RCAIDE.Components.Energy.Converters.Turboelectric_Generator) – The turboelectric generator component for which performance is being computed

  • state (RCAIDE.Framework.Mission.Common.State) – Container for mission segment conditions

  • fuel_line (RCAIDE.Components.Energy.Distribution.Fuel_Line, optional) – Fuel distribution system connected to the turboelectric generator

  • bus (RCAIDE.Components.Energy.Distribution.Bus, optional) – Electrical bus connected to the generator output

Returns:

  • P_mech (float) – Mechanical power produced by the turboshaft engine [W]

  • P_elec (float) – Electrical power produced by the generator [W]

  • stored_results_flag (bool) – Flag indicating that results have been stored for potential reuse

  • stored_propulsor_tag (str) – Tag identifier of the turboelectric generator with stored results

Notes

This function handles both direct and inverse calculations for the turboelectric generator:

  • Direct calculation (inverse_calculation=False): Computes generator output based on

turboshaft throttle setting - Inverse calculation (inverse_calculation=True): Determines turboshaft fuel consumption based on required generator output power

The function coordinates the operation of the turboshaft engine and generator components, ensuring proper power flow and electrical characteristics.

Major Assumptions

  • The turboshaft and generator are properly connected and compatible

  • Bus voltage is constant across all operating conditions

  • Mechanical power from turboshaft is directly coupled to generator input

See also

RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Powertrain.Converters.Turboshaft.compute_turboshaft_performance, RCAIDE.Library.Methods.Powertrain.Converters.Generator.compute_generator_performance

reuse_stored_turboelectric_generator_data(turboelectric_generator, state, fuel_line, bus, stored_converter_tag, center_of_gravity=[[0.0, 0.0, 0.0]])[source]#

Reuses results from one turboelectric_generator for identical propulsors

Assumptions: N/A

Source: N/A

Inputs: conditions - operating conditions data structure [-] fuel_line - fuelline [-] turboelectric_generator - turboelectric_generator data structure [-] total_power - power of turboelectric_generator group [W]

Outputs: total_power - power of turboelectric_generator group [W]

Properties Used: N.A.