Real-time adaptive model of mainstream parameters for aircraft engines based on OSELM-EKF

Abstract

Gas path parameters play a crucial role in the health management of aeroengines, which are usually generated from the nonlinear component-level model. However, risks of stability and substantial time consumption confine online applications of conventional models. This paper proposes a mainstream parameter model that exclusively involves rotating components using fewer gas path parameters, including an adaptive strategy based on an online sequential extreme learning machine and an extended Kalman filter. The mainstream parameter model is designed in a linear parameter-varying form with a non-iterative smooth state-switching mechanism and enables real-time operation by simplifying the component complexity. Besides, some sensor measurements are employed to update rotor speeds, thus eliminating the need for derivative computations. Neural networks are introduced in compressor component calculations. Additionally, the extended Kalman filter is developed to estimate health parameters to tune the system equation residuals, and the learning machine is applied to compensate for rotating components’ pressure ratios under different degradation magnitudes. Finally, systematic tests are carried out to evaluate the computation accuracy and fast capabilities of the mainstream parameter adaptive model in various scenarios. Simulations demonstrate the proposed methodology's superiority over traditional adaptive correction schemes.