Design and testing of electromechanical actuator for aerospace applications

L. Papini, P. Connor, C. Patel, L. Empringham, C. Gerada, P. Wheeler

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Abstract

Electromechanical actuators are gaining interest in the aerospace industry within the More Electrical Aircraft (MEA) architecture. The end-goal of fully electric aircraft includes Electromechanical actuation for flight control systems. The design and testing of a flight control system for helicopter swash-plate is presented in this work. The mechanical system is driven by electrical machines and controlled by dedicated power electronics, both of which fit challenging space requirements and environmental conditions. The predicted performances are validated by experimental testing of prototypes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 25th International Workshop on Electric Drives
Subtitle of host publicationOptimization in Control of Electric Drives, IWED 2018 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538611999
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Mar 2018
Event25th International Workshop on Electric Drives: Optimization in Control of Electric Drives, IWED 2018 - Moscow, Russian Federation
Duration: 31 Jan 20182 Feb 2018

Publication series

Name2018 25th International Workshop on Electric Drives: Optimization in Control of Electric Drives, IWED 2018 - Proceedings
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference25th International Workshop on Electric Drives: Optimization in Control of Electric Drives, IWED 2018
Country/TerritoryRussian Federation
CityMoscow
Period31/01/182/02/18

Keywords

  • Electro-mechanical actuator
  • Fault Tolerant
  • More Electric Aircraft
  • Permanent Magnet Machine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Control and Optimization

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