CSDU. Constant Speed Drive Unit.

The constant speed drive consists essentially of two positive displacement, axial slipper piston
type hydraulic units, and a mechanical axial geared differential, a speed governor, an all attitude
reservoir, an air separator, a charge filter, a generator drive disconnect, a scavenge filter, an oil
cooler, two speed sensors, two temperature bulbs and an integral hydraulic system. All of these
components are integral to or mounted on the constant speed drive except the oil cooler. The
input speed can vary from 3500 rpm to 9000rpm. The output constant speed can be from
6000rpm to 8000rpm depending of the generator type, in order to produce 400Hz. The output
rating of the constant speed drives, is in the area of 100 horsepower.

When And Why Pilot Need Select The CSDU Disconnect Switch.
Generator Drive Cooling.
Heat produced by the CSD transmission, is absorbed by the hydraulic fluid in the unit and
dissipated in the oil cooler. Hot oil is first piped through a filter then to the cooler. The CSD oil
cooler is placed usually into the fan duct, exposed to the fan air stream. Normal temperature rise
of the oil through the transmission is about 10-Celsius degree, at continuous full load, with an
inlet oil temperature of 80-Celsius degree, at normal input speeds. The oil in the CSD transmission
serves as a lubricant, as a coolant and as a hydraulic medium between the pump and motor of
the drive.
An oil temperature rise indicating system shows abnormal operation of the CSD, whereby the
opportunity is afforded to allow corrective action, such as disconnecting the CSD, before total
failure occurs. Temperature bulbs, mounted in the scavenge filter downstream from the
scavenge pump and in the integral tank, sense the temperature of the operating oil before and
after it is subjected to cooling. The oil IN temperature bulb in the tank and the oil OUT bulb in
the scavenge line are connected to form a bridge circuit with a CSD OIL TEMP indicator in the
cockpit’s instrument panel. The difference in temperatures sensed by the two bulbs is indicated
by a meter movement on two ranges of the indicator.
In the event that the oil cooler becomes clogged or damaged a cooler bypass valve opens at a
preset value and directs return oil around the cooler.