Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Table Of Contents
24-21 - INTEGRATED DRIVE GENERATOR SYSTEM (IDG, GCU) ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Revisions Table
Issue / Revision Date Comment
Issue 1 26 Jun 2020 Initial issue
OBJECTIVES SYMBOLS
1. Describe the purpose of each of these PW1100G-JM
ancillary systems: Symbols used in this guide are explained below.
Safety Conditions
MAKE SURE THAT YOU APPLY ONLY SUFFICIENT PRESSURE WITH THE
JACK TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE IDG. TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE
ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATING SYSTEM (Cont.) IDG OR FAILURE TO HOLD THE IDG CORRECTLY CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE INPUT SHAFT SEAL.
Integrated Drive Generator (IDG)
Purpose: The CSD unit has a disconnect mechanism to disengage the input
shaft attached to the MGB. Disconnection is necessary to prevent
The Integrated Drive Generator hydroelectrically converts variable internal mechanical damage if an IDG oil cooling system failure
speed shaft power into a constant frequency of 400Hz AC electrical should occur. The input shaft is disengaged via a switch on the
power at 115/120 volts. flight deck electrical panel that energizes the disconnect solenoid.
The IDG cannot be reconnected in flight.
Location:
If the IDG is operated for 50 hours in the disconnect mode without
The IDG is located at the rear of the Main Gearbox (MGB) at 6:00. reset, the component must be removed. Reset is done only on the
ground with the engine shut down, by manually moving the pawl
Description: with the IDG reset ring.
The IDG consists of a Constant Speed Drive (CSD) unit and a IDG drive splines are lubricated by the engine oil cooling system,
generator installed in a magnesium cast housing. The housing is which supplies a stream of oil to the center of the shaft. Oil from the
connected to the MGB by a Quick Attach/Detach (QAD) ring. shaft goes through the splines and is released into the gearbox
cavity through radial holes in the shaft. The IDG has an oil sight
Operation: glass to check oil level and correct oil service.
Safety Conditions
WAIT 5 MINUTES MINIMUM TO MAKE SURE THAT THE OIL SYSTEM IS NOT
PRESSURIZED BEFORE DOING THIS PROCEDURE. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY
ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATING SYSTEM (Cont.) THIS WARNING, INJURY CAN OCCUR.
Purpose: DO NOT LET THE FUEL SPILL ON THE ENGINE. YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY
REMOVE UNWANTED FUEL WITH A CLOTH. THE FUEL CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO SOME ENGINE PARTS.
The IDG Oil/Oil Heat Exchanger controls the temperature of IDG oil.
Location: In normal conditions, heat is transferred to the IDG oil from the
engine oil. The oil continues downstream to the IDG Fuel/Oil Heat
The IDGOOHE is mounted to the Thermal Management System Exchanger, where more cooling may take place.
manifold at 9:00.
Description:
Operation:
In hot conditions, oil flows from the IDG to the core of the Oil/Oil
Heat Exchanger, transferring heat. This usually occurs when the
engine is at idle and the generator oil system is hotter than the
engine oil system.
Purpose: An oil bypass valve in the IDGFOHE helps to hold the IDG oil
minimum temperature by mixing uncooled oil from the IDG with
The IDG Fuel/Oil Heat Exchanger controls the temperature of IDG cooled oil from the IDGFOHE. The oil bypass valve is a passive-
oil. operation, viscosity control valve and operates independent of the
Electronic Engine Control.
Location:
At engine startup, when IDG oil temperature is low, the valve is in
The IDGFOHE is mounted to the Thermal Management System full bypass position. At moderate temperatures the valve controls
manifold at 9:30. the oil flow, mixing uncooled oil from the IDG and cooled oil from
the fuel/oil heat exchanger. The oil is then returned to the IDG.
Description:
At the high end of the IDG oil temperature range, the valve is in
The IDGFOHE removes heat from IDG oil by transferring it to the non-bypass (full cooling) position, and 100 percent of the IDG oil
engine fuel. The cooled oil is then sent to lubricate and cool the flows through the fuel/oil heat exchanger.
IDG.
The Fuel Pressure Relief Valve (FPRV) is installed in the
Operation: IDGFOHE. It is normally in the closed position. If the inlet pressure
to the IDGFOHE rises above a preset limit, the FPRV will open to
Engine fuel flows through internal tubes in the IDGFOHE. The tubes allow fuel to exit the IDGFOHE through a separate passage.
pass through the IDG oil core, which has baffles to increase the
surface area for heat transfer.
Power Cables
Purpose:
The IDG power cables conduct power from the IDG to the aircraft.
Location:
The cables are located on the left side of the engine core.
Description:
Operation:
Safety Conditions
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU WORK WITH THE OIL SYSTEM AND USE
SUFFICIENT PROTECTION FOR THE HANDS AND EYES. THE OIL IS HOT
AND CAN CAUSE BURNS.
ALTERNATING CURRENT GENERATING SYSTEM (Cont.)
YOU MUST PUT THE DRAIN HOSE INTO A COLLECTOR/CONTAINER
IDG Oil Servicing BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE TO THE IDG OVERFLOW DRAIN
CONNECTOR. MAKE SURE THE DRAIN HOSE HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN.
MAKE SURE THAT THE HOSE IS ABOVE AND NOT INTO THE FLUID IN THE
Wait at least five minutes after engine shutdown before you perform COLLECTOR/CONTAINER. WHEN YOU CONNECT THE DRAIN HOSE TO
the oil check below. THE IDG, YOU RELEASE THE PRESSURE IN THE IDG OIL SYSTEM. WHEN
YOU RELEASE THE PRESSURE, OIL AND AIR WILL SPRAY FROM THE END
OF THE HOSE.
1. Use a flashlight to find the oil level sight glass on the rear side of
the IDG. SOME HOT OIL UNDER PRESSURE CAN COME OUT OF THE OVERFLOW
DRAIN HOSE WHEN IT IS CONNECTED.
2. Wipe the sight glass with a clean, lint-free cotton cloth.
3. To service the oil, use the service cart. Fill the IDG with PWA YOU MUST USE THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION OF CLEAN NEW OIL
521 Engine Oil (P03-001) until a minimum of one quart (946.3 WHEN YOU ADD OR REPLACE THE OIL IN THE IDG. INCORRECT OILS CAN
grams) of oil comes out of the overflow drain hose. CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE IDG.
MAKE SURE THE DRAIN VALVE HOSE IS CONNECTED TO THE OIL DRAIN
TO THE CORRECT LEVEL IN THE IDG. TOO MUCH HEAT CAN OCCUR IF
THE IDG IS FILLED WITH TOO MUCH OIL.
7. Install the dust caps on the IDG overfill drain and pressure fill
valves.
System components are located on the left and right side of the
engine core along the Main Gearbox and Low Pressure Turbine.
System Switches
The detector assembly has an alarm switch that reacts to When the pressure increases to a set value, the pressure-sensitive
temperature, and an integrity switch that responds to pressure. alarm switch inside the responder closes. This completes an
electrical circuit path through the interface connector to the external
Alarm Switch aircraft alarm system.
The detector operates on the principle that pressure increases with After an alarm signal, the detector goes back to normal operation. If
a rise in temperature. If ambient temperature around the sensor the temperature decreases, the internal gas pressure will also
element increases, or a short section of the sensor element is decrease and the alarm switch will open.
exposed to intense heat, internal pressure in the sensor element
and the responder housing will increase in proportion.
Integrity Switch
ENGINE-DRIVEN PUMP
The Ice and Rain Protection System permits aircraft operation The NAI System is selected on/off by the pilot, usually when
without restriction in icy conditions. A subsystem is the Nacelle Anti- operating in icing conditions. When selected ON, the system directs
Ice (NAI) System, which prevents ice formation on the leading edge 6th Stage High Pressure Compressor air to the inlet cowl through a
of the inlet cowl during aircraft operations. series of NAI ducts.
Controlled by the EEC, the system is manually activated by the pilot Channel A commands the upper PRSOV solenoid and Channel B
on the ground or in flight via the engine NAI cockpit Push Button commands the lower one. Only one PRSOV is closed at each cycle
(P/B). Each engine has its own push button. Each P/B through in order to reduce the number of utilization cycles.
switch sends the command to each Electronic Interface Unit (EIU).
Push buttons have a bulb to warn the crew in case of system
malfunction.
When anti-ice is selected OFF by the NAI P/B, the EEC again
internally transfers the signal to Channel B and energizes the two
solenoids to close the PRSOVs. One discrete signal informs the
opposite EIU that engine thrust must be computed with NAI
activated.
Purpose:
Location:
The valves are mounted to the HPC case at 6:00 and 6:30.
Description:
When the NAI solenoids de-energize, HPC 6th Stage air flows
through the NAI PRSOVs. When the solenoids energize, the flow
of air stops.
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM – NAI PRESSURE REGULATING SHUTOFF VALVES (1 OF 2)
Nacelle Anti-Ice Pressure Regulating Shutoff Valves to the open position. This allows the HPC 6th Stage air to flow
(NAI PRSOV) through the PRSOV.
Description (Cont.): When the NAI solenoid energizes, and HPC 6th Stage air is no
longer supplied to the reference chamber, the piston moves to the
A list of hardware is shown below. closed position and the flow of air through the PRSOV stops.
• Valve body housing Both upper and lower PRSOVs regulate pressure mechanically.
See the chart for more information about working level pressures.
• Relief valve
• Relief valve spring
PRSOV PSIG
• Piston
Upper 104
• Control orifice
• Manual override cam
Lower 80
• Sense line port
• Reference chamber Each valve contains a manual override feature that allows the valve
to be locked open for Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
Operation: dispatch. To do this, maintenance personnel access provisions in
the Outer Fixed Structure (OFS) of the right thrust reverser door. A
As the NAI solenoid de-energizes, and HPC 6th Stage air fills the 3/8 inch extension through the access port allows the valve to be
reference chamber, the piston is compressed and forced to move rotated into the open position.
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM – NAI PRESSURE REGULATING SHUTOFF VALVES (2 OF 2)
Operation (Cont.):
Purpose: When the solenoid de-energizes, its inlet port opens, allowing HPC
6th Stage air to pressurize the PRSOV reference chamber. This
The NAI remote solenoids and manifold control the opening and pushes the PRSOV piston into the open position.
closing of the NAI upper and lower PRSOVs.
When the solenoid energizes, HPC 6th Stage air pressure is
Location: blocked, depressurizing the reference chamber in the PRSOV. This
allows the PRSOV piston to return to the closed position and air
The remote solenoid manifold is attached to the CIC firewall at 1:00. flow pushes the piston closed.
Description:
Operation:
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM – NAI REMOTE SOLENOIDS AND MANIFOLD
Location:
Description:
Operation:
The EEC uses the average of the two pressure signals from the
downstream pressure transducer when both signals are valid. Each
EEC channel is able to use the other channel’s pressure signal in
case of single-signal failure. If both signals are invalid, the EEC will
use the last “good” value.
Location:
The two thermocouples are located in the fan case and mounted to
a connection plate at 5:00.
Description:
The two Type K thermocouples, one for each EEC channel, are
mounted in series with two RTDs that are used as Cold Junction
Compensation (CJC). The thermocouples provide the EEC with
temperature measurement in the fan compartment.
Operation:
The EEC uses the average of the two temperature signals when
both signals are valid. Each EEC channel is able to use the other
Operation (Cont.):
The ducts are located on the right side of the engine, leading from
the diffuser case at 2:30 rearward, to the low turbine, down to the Duct Diameter
bifurcation wall at 6:00 and into the rear of the inlet cowl at 5:00.
Description: AFT
Ducting is segmented into four sections that route hot air from the Short 1.5 in.
High Pressure Compressor 6th Stage bleed port to the inlet swirl
nozzle interface. See the chart for duct diameter measurements.
MID
Operation:
FWD 1.5 in. tapering to 1 in.
The MID and FWD ducts have insulation along the entire length of
the duct. The MID duct incorporates a flexible joint that allows for
thermal expansion during operation.
Swirl Nozzle
Purpose:
The swirl nozzle delivers HPC 6th Stage air controlled by the NAI
System to prevent ice buildup in the inlet cowl.
Location:
Description:
The swirl nozzle is a dual-walled duct that provides the path for the
system to inject a small amount of hot, high-pressure air through a
convergent nozzle.
Operation:
The air traveling through the nozzle is sent tangentially into the
nose lip of the inlet cowl.
• Ducting
Bleed air coming from the HPSOV or IPCKV is cooled via the pre-
cooler, prior to being sent into the aircraft Pneumatic System.
PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
Purpose:
The High Pressure Shutoff Valve controls the flow of HPC 8th Stage
air to the Pneumatic System.
Location:
The HPSOV is located on the right side of the engine at 3:00, just
aft of the IFPC.
Description:
Operation:
Purpose:
Location:
The PRSOV is located on the right side of the engine just below the
ACC inlet duct at 2:00.
Description:
Operation:
The PRSOV regulates air pressure coming from the HPC in order to
provide adequate air pressure for aircraft use.
Purpose:
The Intermediate Pressure Check Valve allows the flow of HPC 3rd
Stage air to the Pneumatic duct when the High Pressure Shutoff
Valve is closed.
Location:
Description: