Abstract:
Distributed engine control systems and gas turbine engines are provided. In an embodiment, a distributed engine control system includes a central controller, a plurality of nodes in operable communication with the central controller, each node including an electronic circuit and a heat transfer element adapted to absorb heat from the electronic circuit, each node in communication with the central controller, and a coolant distribution system including a plurality of coolant interfaces, a coolant line, and a coolant source, each coolant interface of the plurality of coolant interfaces adapted to contain a coolant that is adapted to absorb heat from the heat transfer element of a node of the plurality of nodes, and the coolant line adapted to provide fluid communication between the nodes of the plurality of nodes and the coolant source