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Old 13th Jun 2020, 17:52
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SplineDrive
 
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Originally Posted by CTR
Yes. Karem has constructed a ground test stand and plans to test a rotor with IBC (Individual Blade Control). The EMA roller screws will be in the turning rotor frame of reference, requiring all electric power and cool fluid to pass through a slipring/ swivel.
CTR, a correction - the electrical power is generated in the rotating frame, not the stationary. This was done explicitly to avoid the reliability problems associated with sliprings. I suspect the oil cooling system is also contained in the rotating system... no real reason to pass it through a hydraulic coupling if the purpose is for cooling the electric actuators. There’s room for an oil cooler.
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