Name: ARCILLA, PAUL CEDRICH DG.

Date: MARCH 11, 2019

Course: BSAET 4-4 Instructor: SIR. RAYMUND CHIN

An Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) is a specialized generator used primarily on turbine powered vehicles
such as net aircraft. It is a generator integrated with a gearbox (drive), which turns the generator at a constant
speed despite receiving input over a range of speeds.

1 . General
Each engine (HP rotor) drives its associated IDG through the accessory gearbox. The drive speed varies
according to the engine rating.
The IDG provides a 115/200 VAC, 3-phase, 400 Hz AC supply at the Point of Regulation (POR).
The IDG has two parts: the Constant-Speed Drive (CSD) and the generator.

. System Description
A. Integrated Drive Generator (IDG)
The IDG converts variable speed shaft power directly into constant frequency 400 Hz AC electrical power.
This is accomplished by the Constant Speed Drive (CSD) which drives the AC generator at constant speed.
The AC generator produces thus constant frequency power.

B. Function of the Generator Control Unit (GCU)

Each GCU controls its dedicated IDG:
– IDG 1 : GCU 1,
– IDG 2 : GCU 2.
The main functions for the regulation and protection of the IDG are:
– regulation of the generator voltage at Point Of Regulation (POR),
– regulation of the generator speed,

C. Function of the IDG Pushbutton Switches

If an IDG is faulty (overheat or abnormal oil low pressure), the FAULT legend comes on. The pilot must
then open the safety guard and push the IDG pushbutton switch. This action results in the
mechanical disconnection of the faulty IDG.
NOTE : With engine stopped, the IDG cannot be disconnected. An underspeed condition generated by the
GCU inhibits the disconnection.