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Smart Electro-expulsive System for SAT Aircrafts De-Icing

JTI-CS2-2016-CFP03-SYS-03-04 - Smart Electro-expulsive System for SAT Aircrafts De-Icing

Development of an innovative “Thermal and electro-expulsion de-icing system” for the Piaggio P180 (TRL4) aircraft

The system was tested in the CIRA Ice Wind Tunnel Test (IWT).
The test demonstrates a reduction in energy consumption compared to the current “thermal only” defrosting system.
Italsystem was responsible for the design of controls and the development of the SW (with MBD approach) and the support for tests.
Partners:
Villinger
Protom Group S.p.A.
Italsystem S.r.l.
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