Intelligent integrated propulsion control system and method

摘要

Control systems and methods for an aircraft propulsion system are disclosed in which the propulsion control system is integrated to intelligently control aircraft propulsion and minimize transient effects from the power demands of other aircraft subsystems.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
at least one aircraft engine operable to generate a power output in response at least in part to an operator power request and sensed parameters from a flight sensor; an engine control subsystem configured to control operation of the at least one aircraft engine; an electrical power subsystem including at least one electrical power device that is operable to demand electric power during operation of the at least one aircraft engine; and a propulsion controller connected to the engine control subsystem and to the electrical power subsystem with a propulsion system data bus, wherein the propulsion controller is configured to determine an anticipatory electric power demand of the at least one electrical device based on current operating conditions and provide control signals to the engine control subsystem to control the at least one aircraft engine to generate the power output to meet a total power demand, wherein the total power demand includes at least the anticipatory electric power demand and a nominal power demand based at least in part on the operator power request, and wherein the propulsion controller is configured to initiate compensation for the anticipatory electric power demand prior to the at least one aircraft engine receiving an increased demand for power output.