24-31-00  DC POWER GENERATION Back

A. System Function

The dc generation system (the system) supplies 28 V dc to the Power Distribution Units (PDU).

B. System Components

The primary components of the system are the two:
  • Starter/ generators (Ref. Fig. 2)
  • Generator Control Units (GCU) (Ref. Fig. 1)
  • Current transformers (Ref. Fig. 2)
C. System Operation (Ref. Fig.3 and Fig. 4)

The system is divided into a left system and a right system. The system supplies 28 V dc to the internal busbars in the left and the right PDU.

If a failure of the left or the right system occurs, the remaining system has sufficient power to supply the internal busbar of the other system. The electrical power to the non-essential busbar is automatically disconnected if a failure of the left or the right system occurs (Ref. 24-32-00).

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