NASA NTRS · 19910059466
Preliminary flight evaluation of an engine performance optimization algorithm
Abstract
A performance-seeking control (PSC) algorithm has undergone initial flight test evaluation in subsonic operation of a PW 1128-engined F-15; this algorithm is designed to optimize the quasi-steady performance of an engine for three primary modes: (1) minimum fuel consumption, (2) minimum fan-turbine inlet temperature (FTIT), and (3) maximum thrust. The flight test results have verified a thrust-specific fuel consumption reduction of 1 percent, up to 100 R decreases in FTIT, and increases of as much as 12 percent in maximum thrust. PSC technology promises to be of value in next-generation tactical and transport aircraft.
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Lambert, H. H., Gilyard, G. B., Chisholm, J. D., Kerr, L. J.. 1991-06-01. Preliminary flight evaluation of an engine performance optimization algorithm. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910059466
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