Key Considerations for the Comparison of Power‐by‐Wire and Hydraulically Supplied Solutions for Aerospace Actuation
C2307
- Content
This four-hour short course provides key considerations for the comparison of electrically supplied (Power-by-Wire, or PbW) and hydraulically supplied (Power-by-Pipe, of PbP) actuation for aerospace. The focus is put on the consequence, for designers, of changing the physical principles and the technology used. A particular attention is paid to the unavoidable side effects introduced by the technological realization. Simple examples with realistic numerical values are used to make the comparisons quantitatively realistic.
- Content
- By attending this course, you will be able to:
- Understand, explain and compare the functional and technological architectures of the different types of actuators (EHSA, EHA/EBHA, EMA)
- Identify and understand the main differences between actuators concerning
- the control of power, power management and protection functions
- the key design drivers for power sizing, thermal balance and control design
- the technology‐related differences in side effect and natural dynamics
- the actuator/load/airframe integration
- Content
This course is designed for engineers and other key personnel who want to get preliminary considerations for comparing the merits and drawbacks of conventional hydraulic actuation and PbW actuation.
- Content
A basic knowledge of hydraulics and electric‐drives will be beneficial, but is not requested.
- Duration
- 04:00
- CEU
- 0.4