400 hz does not need as much iron in transformers or large capacities
for power supplies. Less filtering was required for the DC at higher
frequencies. This meant smaller component sizes and less weight for
the avionics to help conserve weight in the aircraft. This meant they
could have higher payloads and less fuel waste lugging "necessary"
parts of the aircraft.
At 09:48 AM 20/08/19 -0600, you wrote:
So, just a curiousity. I was scoping PTs on a surplus site, and seen alot
of marine and aero generators/transformers that operate on a 400Hz
frequency. A brief googling explained the purpose of the higher frequency
for better dc rectification.
But just kind of a hypothetical...
What would the effects of hooking up a general SGTC to a higher frequency
line? Component-wise, and as a whole overall?
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