Control solutions are applied to uneven engine performance degradation on a conceptual twin-engine transport-class aircraft. Such degradation can lead to asymmetric thrust, which requires rudder trim to maintain desired aircraft heading. This will increase drag and fuel consumption. With the introduction of hybrid-electric aircraft powertrains, new solutions to unwanted asymmetric thrust can be derived. Four control strategies are demonstrated on the power and propulsion system of such an aircraft. Compared with existing strategies, the methodology proposed in this paper controls electromechanical actuators coupled to engine shafts and balances the thrust produced by both engines potentially leading to a decrease in fuel burn. The engine represented in this study is NASA’s conceptual dual-shaft Advanced Geared Turbofan 30,000 lbf thrust class engine. The conceptual engine is hybridized with electric machines attached to both shafts. Simulation results are presented with various levels of degradation. The control strategies are compared based on fuel burn, thrust symmetry, and estimated system weight.


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    Title :

    Hybrid Electric Aircraft with Unlike Engine Degradation


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    Publication date :

    2024


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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