Reliable electro-mechanical actuators in aircraft |
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Authors: | Garcia A. Cusido I. Rosero J.A. Ortega J.A. Romeral L. |
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Affiliation: | MCIA Research Group, Electronic Engineering Department, UPC; |
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Abstract: | There is a general trend in the aerospace industry toward increasing the use of electrically-powered equipment. This trend is usually referred to as Power-by-Wire in the More Electric Aircraft (MEA) concept and it leads, among others, to the substitution of hydraulic actuators by Electro-Mechanical Actuators (EMA). Its benefits are a decrease in maintenance effort and weight, and an increase in efficiency. However, jamming case obstacles stop the massive use of EMAs in flight-control actuators. The aim herein is to introduce the safety needs of electro-mechanical actuators in aircraft applications, and Its major goal is to present the suitability and reliability of such actuator systems, including electric motors and power converters. |
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