摘要 |
<p>Systems and methods for starting a prime mover (21), such as a gas turbine engine of an aircraft auxiliary power unit (APU), are disclosed herein whereby an electromagnetic machine (10) is operated as a motor during operation in a self starting mode to bring the prime mover (21) up to selfsustaining speed. The same electromagnetic machine (10) is thereafter operated as a generator during operation in a generating mode.</p> |