Engine degradation management via multi-engine mechanical power control
US10442544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D2045/0085
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-engine power system is described that includes at least a first engine and a second engine configured to jointly provided mechanical power to the multi-engine power system. The multi-engine power system further includes a controller configured to estimate a deterioration factor of the first engine. The controller is further configured to adjust, based on the deterioration factor of the first engine, a first amount of mechanical power being provided by the first engine to increase a service time of the first engine, and adjust, based on the first amount of mechanical power being provided by the first engine, a second amount of mechanical power being provided by the second engine to compensate for the adjustment to the first amount of mechanical power.
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