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An Integrated Architecture for Aircraft Engine Performance Monitoring and Fault Diagnostics: Engine Test Results

20140016832 · NASA · 2014

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Overview

This paper presents a model-based architecture for performance trend monitoring and gas path fault diagnostics designed for analyzing streaming transient aircraft engine measurement data. The technique analyzes residuals between sensed engine outputs and model predicted outputs for fault detection…

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20140016832
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2014
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25

Key points

  • The architecture for aircraft engine performance monitoring enables real-time continuous data processing for fault diagnostics.
  • A real-time self-tuning model minimizes estimation errors in engine performance parameters.
  • Fault detection is achieved by monitoring the weighted sum of squared residuals between sensed outputs and estimated outputs.
  • The architecture was tested on the Pratt & Whitney F117 turbofan engine, identifying various fault types including bleed valve faults.
  • Future work will focus on improving model matching to engine dynamics and evaluating performance estimation during subsequent tests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the integrated architecture discussed in the document?

The integrated architecture is designed for aircraft engine performance monitoring and fault diagnostics, enabling real-time processing of continuous engine measurement data.

What types of faults were identified during the testing of the Pratt & Whitney F117 engine?

The testing identified faults including station 2.5 bleed valve and 14 stage bleed valve faults.

How does the architecture perform fault detection?

Fault detection is performed by calculating and monitoring a weighted sum of squared residuals between sensed engine outputs and predicted outputs.

What advancements allow for improved diagnostic approaches in engine performance monitoring?

Advances in on-board processing and flight data recording capabilities enable the acquisition of full-flight streaming data, which requires new analysis approaches.

What will future work focus on regarding the architecture?

Future work will include improving the matching of the model to engine dynamics and evaluating the architecture's ability to estimate deteriorated engine performance.

Document

www.nasa.gov Donald L. Simon Cleveland, OH 44135 21000 Brookpark Road NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH July 28-30, 2014

Engine Test Results

AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference 2014 Aidan W. Rinehart Vantage Partners LLC Brook Park, OH 44142 3000 Aerospace Parkway

Integrated Architecture for Aircraft Engine

Performance Monitoring and Fault Diagnostics: www.nasa.gov

Overview

Background Architecture Application Results Conclusion

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aircraft engine performance trend

monitoring and gas path fault diagnostics

Background

Ground-based Processing of “snapshot” measurements post-flight Enables estimation and trending of engine performance and gas path fault diagnostics Early diagnosis of incipient fault conditions with minimal latency can be challenging Advances in on-board processing and flight data recording capabilities are enabling new diagnostic approaches Acquisition of full-flight streaming/continuous measurement data now possible Requires new approaches to analyze expanded quantity and format of data – – – – – – – Conventional Approach: Emerging Approach: • • www.nasa.gov

Monitoring and Fault Diagnostics

Architecture for Engine Performance

Estimation and trending of deterioration-induced engine performance changes Detection and isolation of gas path system faults

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Designed for processing real-time continuous (streaming) engine measurement data to provide:

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Real-Time Self Tuning Model

Application for underdetermined estimation problems Minimizes mean squared estimation error in parameters of interest – – Self-tuning piecewise linear Kalman filter design Applies NASA-developed optimal tuner selection Provides real-time estimates of unmeasured engine performance parameters

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Performance Baseline Model

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Propulsion Research (VIPR) Engine Test Data

o Ongoing at NASA Armstrong / Edwards Air Force Base Partners include NASA, US Air Force, Pratt & Whitney, and others Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Equipped with Pratt & Whitney F117 high- bypass turbofan engines A series of nominal and seeded faulted engine test cases Data collected over a range of engine power settings including steady-state and transient operating conditions

Application Example: Analysis of Vehicle Integrated

– – – – – – VIPR is a series of ground-based, on-wing engine tests to mature engine health management sensors and algorithms Test vehicle: VIPR ground tests include:

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Architecture

Commercial Modular Aero-Propulsion System Simulation 40k (C-MAPSS40k)

Model-Based Gas Path Diagnostic

Description fan speed core speed low pressure compressor exit total pressure low pressure compressor exit total temperature high pressure compressor exit static pressure high pressure compressor exit total temperature low pressure turbine exit total pressure low pressure turbine exit total temperature

Architecture Designed Based on NASA C-MAPSS40k Engine Model

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Architecture

Commercial Modular Aero-Propulsion System Simulation 40k (C-MAPSS40k)

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Architecture Designed Based on NASA C-MAPSS40k Engine Model

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VIPR I Baseline Results

Gas Path Parameter WSSR 5: LPT 6: B25 8: B14 2: LPC 4: HPT 7: VSV 1: FAN 3: HPC 0: No Fault Diagnosed Fault ID www.nasa.gov WSSR Anomaly Detection Threshold Sensed Measurement PBM Predicted Measurement RTSTM Predicted Measurement Time (sec)

VIPR I Station 2.5 Bleed Valve Fault Results Gas Path Parameter WSSR

5: LPT 6: B25 8: B14 2: LPC 4: HPT 7: VSV 1: FAN 3: HPC 0: No Fault Diagnosed Fault ID www.nasa.gov WSSR Anomaly Detection Threshold Sensed Measurement PBM Predicted Measurement RTSTM Predicted Measurement Time (sec) Gas Path Parameter WSSR

VIPR II Station 2.5 Bleed Valve Fault Results

5: LPT 6: B25 8: B14 1: FAN 2: LPC 4: HPT 7: VSV 3: HPC 0: No Fault Diagnosed Fault ID www.nasa.gov WSSR Anomaly Detection Threshold Sensed Measurement PBM Predicted Measurement RTSTM Predicted Measurement Time (sec)

Stage Bleed Valve Fault Results

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Gas Path Parameter WSSR 5: LPT 6: B25 8: B14 2: LPC 4: HPT 7: VSV 1: FAN 3: HPC 0: No Fault Diagnosed Fault ID www.nasa.gov WSSR Anomaly Detection Threshold Sensed Measurement PBM Predicted Measurement RTSTM Predicted Measurement Time (sec)

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Conclusion

Architecture was found to provide reliable steady- state fault detection and isolation Addition of station 2.5 sensor provided fault detection at lower power settings Future work will include improved matching of model to engine dynamics The architecture’s ability to estimate deteriorated engine performance will be evaluated during the follow on VIPR III test

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Acknowledgments

Research conducted under the Vehicle Systems Safety Technologies Project of NASA’s Aviation Safety Program www.nasa.gov

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2014
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