HEATED RIGID ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

摘要

A rigid electrical raft has electrical conductors embedded in a rigid material. The electrical conductors transmit electrical signals through the rigid electrical raft, which may form part of an electrical system of a gas turbine engine. The rigid electrical raft also has electrical heating elements embedded therein. The electrical heating elements provide heat which may be used, for example, to prevent condensation and/or ice build-up and/or to raise the temperature of electrical components to be within a desired range.

主权项

1. A rigid electrical raft comprising:
electrical conductors embedded in a rigid material, the electrical conductors being arranged to form part of an electrical system; and electrical heating elements embedded in the rigid material and arranged to provide electrical heating, wherein the electrical heating elements are constructed and arranged to output more heat energy per unit length than the electrical conductors.