Modular and scalable power conversion system for aircraft

摘要

A method and apparatuses are used for power conversion. The apparatus according to one embodiment comprises a plurality of power conversion modules (130_1, ..., 130_n), the plurality of power conversion modules (130_1, ..., 130_n) being optionally controllable to function independently of each other to supply a plurality of systems (200_1, ..., 200_n), function in an inter-relational mode in which at least one power conversion module from the plurality of power conversion modules (130_1, ..., 130_n) drives a system and, upon a failure of the at least one power conversion module, at least another power conversion module from the plurality of power conversion modules (130_1, ..., 130_n) will drive the system, and function in a scalable mode in which at least two power conversion modules of the plurality of power conversion modules (130_1, ..., 130_n) are connected to provide an additive output.