The presence of Parker Hannifin Corp. (Hall 5 Stand D36) at this Paris Air Show underscores its research-and-development commitment in fields such as system health, “adaptive energy” and fuel tank safety. For example, its energy-harvesting predictive health monitoring device will allow operators to supervise the vitality of an aircraft’s systems by measuring component vibrations during flight. The device also harvests vibrations and converts them to electronic energy that can help power aircraft systems.
Other high-tech wizardry on display includes fuel filtration and water coalescing systems to remove water from fuel as it gets uploaded into aircraft fuel tanks. The system coalesces water in the fuel, then separates and removes it, helping to keep aircraft operating properly and passengers safe. At high altitudes, water or ice in aircraft fuel tanks can cause plugged fuel lines and engine failure.
