Title :
Design of an expulsive de-icing system for avionic applications: Preliminary study and functional tests
Author :
Abdesselam, Francis ; Wijekoon, Thiwanka ; Castellazzi, Alberto ; Johnson, Mark ; Wheeler, Pat
Author_Institution :
Zodiac Aerosp., France
Abstract :
This paper presents the preliminary design and functional testing of an electro-mechanical de-icing system for avionic applications. In particular, technology related aspects of optimum component selection for satisfying stringent performance and reliability requirements are discussed, in view of the particular features of the application.
Keywords :
avionics; electromechanical effects; freezing; avionic application; electromechanical de-icing system; expulsive de-icing system; functional tests; optimum component selection; reliability requirements; stringent performance; Aerospace electronics; Aerospace testing; Aircraft; Circuit testing; Conductors; Ice; Power electronics; Pulse shaping methods; System testing; Transducers;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial Technology (ICIT), 2010 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vi a del Mar
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5695-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5696-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICIT.2010.5472641