Experimental Study on the Coupling Mechanism of Sensors under a Strong Electromagnetic Pulse

Abstract

This paper presents a study on the electromagnetic effects of a main fuel control system under the action of a strong electromagnetic pulse. It assesses the electromagnetic sensitivity of a speed sensor and a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) sensor. This assessment focuses on the control system’s electromagnetic effects and the sensors’ coupling signals. The effects and signals were determined using radiation and pulse current injection tests. Analysis of the signal at the system power port shows that it is the same as those for the two test methods. Based on analysis of the working mechanism and terminal signals of the sensors, the electromagnetic sensitivity of the system is different under the different electromagnetic pulse conditions. The electromagnetic sensitivity characteristics of the sensors were verified, and the electromagnetic effects of the main fuel regulation control system were analyzed. Meanwhile, the degree of sensor coupling mechanism caused by the electromagnetic coupling effects of the main fuel regulation control system under strong electromagnetic pulses were studied. These findings have clear practical implications for electromagnetic pulse protection of aero-engine control systems.