Turbofan engine demonstration of sensor failure detection

Abstract

In the paper, the results of a full-scale engine demonstration of a sensor failure detection algorithm are presented. The algorithm detects, isolates, and accommodates sensor failures using analytical redundancy. The experimental hardware, including the F100 engine, is described. Demonstration results were obtained over a large portion of a typical flight envelope for the F100 engine. They include both subsonic and supersonic conditions at both medium and full, nonafter burning, power. Estimated accuracy, minimum detectable levels of sensor failures, and failure accommodation performance for an F100 turbofan engine control system are discussed.

Authors

• Merrill, Walter C. NASA Lewis Research Center
• Delaat, John C. NASA Lewis Research Center
• Abdelwahab, Mahmood NASA Lewis Research Center