HP-SMART EMA · Development of high power density electrical actuators

The HP-SMART-EMA project will develop and test an innovative concept of extremely light, reliable and smart electrical actuator for control systems of turbine engines that will be capable of interfacing and connecting to the engine / turbine control unit in a plug-and-play manner. This innovative concept of smart electrical actuators will be based on a multi-disciplinary approach that will consider mechanisms, control electronic, control software and power supply in an integrated way, as will be shown in the following subchapters. The main topics that are going to be developed in this proposal are related to the temperature levels and environmental conditions (combustion gas, oxidation) that are the normal aero engine working conditions, and result to be highly demanding for any electromechanical system working under these conditions.