Performance monitoring and analysis of various parameters for a small UAV turbojet engine

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to discuss engine health monitoring for unmanned aerial vehicles. It is intended to make consistent predictions about the future status of the engine performance parameters by using their current states.

Design/methodology/approach

The aim is to minimize risks before they turn into problems. In accordance with these objectives, temporal and financial savings are planned to be achieved by contributing processes such as extending the engine life, preventing early disassembly-reassembly and mechanical wears and reducing the maintenance costs. Based on this point of view, a data-based software is developed in MATLAB (Matrix Laboratory) program for the so-called process.

Findings

The software is operated for the performance parameters of the turbojet engine that is used in a small unmanned aerial vehicle of Tusas Engine Industry. The obtained results are compared with the real data of the engine. As a result of this comparison, a fault that may occur in the engine can be detected before being determined.

Originality/value

It is clearly demonstrated that the engine operation in adverse conditions can be prevented. This situation means that the software developed operates successfully.

Citation

Kiyak, E., Unal, G. and Ozer, N.F. (2018), "Performance monitoring and analysis of various parameters for a small UAV turbojet engine", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 90 No. 5, pp. 779-787. https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-02-2016-0024