The diagnostic ability of probabilistic neural networks (PNN) for detecting sensor faults on gas turbines is examined. The structure and the features of a PNN, for sensor fault detection, are presented. It is shown that with the proposed formulation, a powerful tool for sensor fault identification is produced. A particular feature of the PNN produced is the ability to detect sensor faults even in the presence of engine component malfunction, as well as on deteriorated engines. In such situations, the size of bias that can be identified increases. The way to establish the limits of sensor bias that can be detected is presented along with results from application to test cases with realistic noise magnitudes. The diagnostic procedure proposed here is also supported by an engine performance model. The data used for setting up and testing the PNN are generated by such a model.

Issue Section:
Gas Turbines: Controls, Diagnostics, and Instrumentation
Keywords:
gas turbines, electric sensing devices, neural nets, fault diagnosis, aerospace engines, aerospace instrumentation, aerospace computing
Topics:
Artificial neural networks, Engines, Sensors, Flaw detection
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