Multi-Spool Engine Load Balancing Under Thermal Limits

The patent implements dynamic load balancing between high-pressure and low-pressure spool electrical machines based on real-time thermal conditions. The system continuously adjusts the operational load distribution between the two spools to match the available thermal management capacity, which varies with airflow conditions. This dynamic adaptation allows the electrical system to operate at or near full performance while preventing thermal management system overload.

The patent divides the electrical load between two separate spools (high-pressure and low-pressure), each equipped with its own electrical machine. This segmentation allows independent control and optimization of each spool's contribution to the total electrical output. By distributing the load rather than concentrating it on a single spool, the system gains flexibility to optimize fuel burn by selecting the most efficient spool configuration for given operating conditions.

The patent employs a self-regulating thermal management approach where the electrical load distribution automatically adjusts based on the existing thermal management system capacity and real-time thermal conditions. Rather than oversizing the thermal management system to handle maximum possible electrical loads, the system intelligently balances the electrical load between spools to match the actual thermal handling capability. This self-service approach allows full utilization of the existing thermal management infrastructure without requiring additional cooling capacity or system complexity.