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Application of the Tool for Turbine Engine Closed-loop Transient Analysis (TTECTrA) for Dynamic Systems Analysis

20140016753 · NASA · 2014

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Overview

Systems analysis involves steady-state simulations of combined components to evaluate the steady-state performance, weight, and cost of a system; dynamic considerations are not included until later in the design process. The Dynamic Systems Analysis task, under NASAs Fixed Wing project, is…

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20140016753
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2014
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Key points

  • TTECTrA is a tool designed for closed-loop transient analysis of turbine engines, compatible with MATLAB/Simulink.
  • The tool helps assess transient performance and optimize engine design by defining engine constraints and margins.
  • TTECTrA can automatically design controllers for transient operation and provides estimates of closed-loop transient performance.
  • The application of TTECTrA allows for better definition of transient operation, potentially increasing engine efficiency.
  • Future developments include an automated version of TTECTrA and integration with NPSS for enhanced dynamic systems analysis.
Frequently asked questions
What is TTECTrA?

TTECTrA is a tool for turbine engine closed-loop transient analysis that integrates with MATLAB/Simulink to assess transient performance and optimize engine design.

How does TTECTrA improve engine design?

TTECTrA improves engine design by allowing for better definition of transient operation, which can lead to increased efficiency and optimized performance margins.

What are the future plans for TTECTrA?

Future plans for TTECTrA include developing an automated version and integrating it with NPSS to enhance dynamic systems analysis.

Is TTECTrA publicly available?

Yes, TTECTrA is publicly available and can be accessed through its GitHub repository.

What does TTECTrA estimate regarding turbine engines?

TTECTrA provides estimates of closed-loop transient performance and helps identify designs that meet transient performance requirements.

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Alicia Zinnecker

N&R Engineering

Cleveland, OH

July 28-30, 2014

Propulsion Systems Session

2014 Propulsion and Energy Forum

Dynamic Systems Analysis

Jeffrey Csank

Application of the Tool for Turbine Engine

Engineering, Sensing, Measuring and Distributed Technologies for

Closed-loop Transient Analysis (TTECTrA) for

NASA Glenn Research Center

National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov

Thanks to the NASA Fixed Wing Project Systems Analysis & Integration For funding this work

Acknowledgements

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Outline

Engine Design Process Dynamic Systems Analysis Concept Tool for Turbine Engine Closed-loop Transient Analysis (TTECTrA) Application with TTECTrA Summary Future Work

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Assess transient performance, etc.

Define engine constraints (component efficiencies, speeds, temperatures, and operating margins) Optimize the system (Airframe and Engine) Configure the engine’s components to meet the requirements Build more detailed physics based models

Engine Design Process

Systems Analysis

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Surge Margin

11% 12% 23%

www.nasa.gov Target Operating Line ine L

Corrected Mass Flow Rate

Surge Line Lines of Constant Rotational Speed

Uncertainty Allowance Transient Allowance Total

Pressure Ratio

mechanical imperfections, inlet distortion, engine degradation, etc. occurs while transitioning from one point to another

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Most efficient operation while meeting design constraint. Uncertainty Allowance Transient Allowance

Compressor Surge Margin Constraint

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Based on previous experience, designs, and generic rules of thumb Target Operating Line Accounts for two different types of reductions

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Surge Margin Constraint

National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Performance Requirement

Time

Thrust

Transient Allowance Uncertainty Allowance Target Operating Line

Dynamic Systems Analysis Concept

Uncertainty allowance is greater than needed / Poor performance Uncertainty allowance is less than required / Good performance

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Decrease Transient Allowance / Increase Uncertainty Allowance Increase Transient Allowance / Decrease Uncertainty Allowance

Corrected Mass Flow Rate

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Better defining margins/constraints may allow a more efficient design while still meeting performance requirements

Pressure Ratio

National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov http://www.swri.org/npss/ has to be accounted for.

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Dynamic Systems Analysis Concept

closed loop controller t

Systems analysis is performed using steady-state data usually generated from NPSS. To more accurately define the margins, the impact of the

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MATLAB/Simulink (Release R2012b or later) with Control Systems Toolbox® Version 9.4 (R2012b) Engine model compatible with Simulink State space model

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Provide an estimate of the closed-loop transient performance/capability of a conceptual engine design. Capable of automatically designing a controller for transient operation (subset of full controller). Easily integrates with a users engine model in the MATLAB®/Simulink® Environment. Requirements:

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Actuator Max Feedback RU Limiter Limiter Ps3Min Min Nf Nc Limiter Limiter Limiter Accel Limiter Ps30 Max Set Point Controller Error

TTECTrA Control Architecture

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Control Variable Set Point Desired Thrust National Aeronautics and Space Administration 12000 11000 10000 www.nasa.gov Corrected core speed 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Core acceleration limit

Limit Controller

TTECTrA

40 ) LM Pre-Filter -1 4.5 x 10 Root Locus Time, s Real Axis (seconds 3.5 1 -20 0 10 20 -20 -10 0 1 Imaginary Axis (seconds ) 0.5 1.5 -1 2.5 Control Variable Corrected Thrust 1.5 Close figure to accept setpoints Plant Loop Gain Leave figure open and use GUI to recalculate 0.5 Bode Diagram Frequency (rad/s) 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Control Variable 0 0 -50 -90 -45 100 150 -180 -135 Magnitude (dB) Phase (deg) National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Set Point Set Point Controller

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Commercial Modular Aero-Propulsion

System Simulation 40,000 (C-MAPSS40k)

40,000 lb Thrust class high bypass turbofan engine simulation MATLAB/Simulink environment Publicly available to US Citizens Realistic controller Realistic surge margin calculations

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov 2.5 x 10 CMAPSS40k Engine A 1.5 Corrected Thrust, lbf -5 Corrected Flow, lbf x 10 7 8 6.8 7.2 7.4 7.6 7.8 TSFC, lbf/(lb/s) 1 2 3 1.5 2.5 3.5 Pressure Ratio CMAPSS40k Engine A

TTECTrA Application

Corrected Flow, lbf 0 5 10 15 20 Pressure Ratio

Compare CMAPSS40k to a Scaled version (Engine A) which is more fuel efficient (Lower TSFC)

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40k lbf

11%

15%

Value 10 Hz 10 Hz

45 deg

1.75 Hz

2.3

Parameter Thrust Range Bandwidth Phase Margin Filter Bandwidth Pre-Filter Bandwidth Acceleration Limit Deceleration Limit TTECTrA Inputs

TTECTrA Application

acceleration time

Thrust HPC Surge Margin minimum surge margin LPC Surge Margin minimum surge margin

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Design controllers using TTECTrA and same inputs Simulate a burst and chop thrust profile and observe the following outputs:

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration 45 45 45 40 40 40 www.nasa.gov CMAPSS40k Engine A 35 35 35 30 30 30 25 25 25 Time, s Time, s Time, s 20 20 20 15 15 15 10 10 10 x 10 5 5 5 0 2 4 6 0 0 Thrust, lbf 20 40 60 20 40 60 HPC SM, % LPC SM, %

Engine Design Comparison

Engine A has a slower response time than CMAPSS40k Engine A has a lower surge margin in steady- state Both have same minimum surge margin due to acceleration limiters being designed for same minimum surge margin National Aeronautics and Space Administration 45 45 45 40 40 40 www.nasa.gov CMAPSS40k Engine A Engine B 35 35 35 30 30 30 25 25 25 Time, s Time, s Time, s 20 20 20 15 15 15 10 10 10 x 10 5 5 5 0 2 4 6 0 0 20 40 60 50 Thrust, lbf HPC SM, % 100 LPC SM, % C S %

Engine Design Comparison

Redesign acceleration limiter to have lower minimum HPC surge margin (Engine B)

Lower minimum surge margin increase performance Modify the acceleration limiter for various surge margin limits and observe response time.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Original SM17 SM14 SM11 SM8 SM6 SM4 SM2 www.nasa.gov Time,s x 10 1 2 3 4 0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 Thrust,lbf

CMAPSS40k

Engine Design Comparison

Corrected Flow, lb/s Original SM17 SM14 SM11 SM8 SM6 SM4 SM2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Pressure Ratio National Aeronautics and Space Administration www.nasa.gov Minimum Surge Margin, % CMAPSS40k Engine A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Accel Time, s

Evaluation Tool

Transient performance requirement (5 seconds) Initial surge margin requirement (11%) Reduce surge margin requirement (8%) Identify overly conservative margin and perhaps reduce the target operating line by this extra margin.

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Summary

Better defining the transient operation of the engine early in the design phase may allow moving the operating line and impact the design by increasing efficiency Provides an estimate of the transient operation Compares performance (acceleration time) and operability (surge margin) Capable of identifying designs that are capable of meeting transient performance requirements. Identify overly conservative margin and perhaps reduce the target operating line by this extra margin.

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Dynamic Systems Analysis Goal Tool for Turbine Engine Closed-loop Transient Analysis (TTECTrA) Evaluation Tool

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TTECTrA Status

https://github.com/nasa/TTECTrA/releases

TTECTrA is publicly available

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Future Work

Developing an automated version of TTECTrA and plan to release early 2015 Developing version of TTECTrA for integration with an NPSS through a Simulink S-function Developing process for incorporating dynamic systems analysis with current systems analysis method Investigate other engine architectures

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2014
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