RT23 |Aircraft actuation system development with Power Electronics FPGA-based motor model

We present an application of Opal-RT Power Electronics (PE) technology for Hardware-in-the-loop testing of the airborne electronic controllers developed in our research and development department. In Woodward, we rely on PE models of inverter and BLDC motor to verify operation of our system. The application of FPGA-based PE solutions enables us to configure and virtualize physical components running tests in real-time with response time in microseconds regime. Full Opal-RT technology support for NI platform enables us effortless integration of the solution to our Test Stations built with NI PXI and NI Veristand engine. The PE models fits our needs both in the area of prototyping, development, and further system level and black box tests.