Real-time modelling for condition monitoring and performance optimisation of gas turbine engines

Completed

Energy Efficiency(Transport)
Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Other oil and gas)
Not Energy Related

Basic and strategic applied research

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Not Cross-cutting

Dr T Breikin
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Manchester

Standard

EPSRC

01 October 2005

30 September 2008

36 months

£126,382

Systems engineering

North West

Engineering science: flow -- Process Environment and Sustainability

Dr T Breikin, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester

Project Contact, Rolls-Royce PLC
Project Contact, QinetiQ Ltd
Project Contact, Workers Educational Association
Project Contact, Alstom Power Ltd

The objective of the proposed research is to develop a new methodology for on-line real-time modelling of gas turbine engines for condition monitoring and performance optimisation. On-line engine modelling using the engine run data represents a complex task. The aim of this research is to overcome problems of real-time data-based dynamic modelling of aero gas turbines and further develop theoretical and experimental results to such a point that airlines and gas turbine engine manufacturers may use them commercially. This requires intensive interdisciplinary research in the area of systems identification and dynamic modelling, artificial intelligence, and algorithms and software design for real-time application. Direct social consequences from this work include fewer delays and cancellations for passengers due to strict adherence to flight schedule by airlines, reduction of operational costs and engine emissions. Therefore, the project will have scientific, economic and social impac

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