• Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.102-108
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• 2024

With the recent increase in the development of domestic independent turbofan engines for aircraft, there is a need to develop software for FADEC(Full Authority Digital Engine Control) with real-time fault diagnosis functions to enhance fuel efficiency, engine performance, and reliability. As engine control algorithms become more sophisticated, software is being developed using Model-Based Design(model-based development) methods. This paper introduces the Middleware architecture of FADEC(Full Authority Digital Engine Control), which connects hardware with Model-Based Design(model-based development) software. Given the high reliability and safety required for turbofan engines in aircraft, the design complies with DO-178C[1] International Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification Guidelines.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2004.03a
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• pp.779-783
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• 2004

First this paper introduces an advanced FADEC (Full Authority Digital Electric Control) for current and future jet engines.It is designed to realize not only stable thrust control, but also performance improvement, reliability enhancement, service life extension, etc. It can be built by using current micro-processor with high computational power and there exists no difficulties but reliability problem of the micro- processor. Next, the simulation results of SFC minimization control are shown. The target engine is a supersonic, low-bypass ratio, 2-spool, combined cycle turbofan, designated as HYPR90T, which consists of a turbo engine for under Mach 3 flight and a ram engine for over Mach 3 flight. he results can then be used for performance optimization of the engine, which plays important role in the advanced FADEC.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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• v.38 no.3
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• pp.249-257
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• 2010

Full authority digital engine control systems for gas turbine engines are replacing conventional mechanical control units rapidly. However, setting up design processes of controllers for high performance helicopter engines are not well known because of the complexity of the total system. This paper presents a high fidelity helicopter and engine simulation for control system design and analysis. Using this environment, a feedforward schedule was set up for a utility helicopter. The total engine simulation with the new controller showed better or equal performance compared to the total engine simulation with the pre-existing controller.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 1998.04a
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• pp.5-5
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• 1998

가스터빈 엔진은 민간 항공분야와 방위 무기의 발달과 더불어 성능이 향상되어 왔고, 그 역할도 증대하였다. 성능 향상과 역할 증대에 따라 처리하여야 할 일의 양과 그 속도가 증가하게 되면서 엔진 제어 난이도도 증가하고 제어기법도 향상되고 있다. 이에, 전자공학의 발달에 힘입어 전자식 엔진 제어기가 엔진제어의 임무를 수행하게 되었고, 근래에는 기체의 무게감소와 신뢰성 향상이라는 이중 이익을 위해 FADEC(Full Authority Digital Engine Controller)엔진 제어기까지 등장, 사용되고 있다. 가스터빈 엔진의 제어는 일반적으로 비선형 시스템에 관한 모델링 단계와 성능 해석결과를 이용한 보상기 설계 및 제어 단계의 3부분으로 크게 분류된다. FADEC이란 개념이 정착되기 이전에는 통상적인 제어 법칙인 PID(Proportional Integral Derivative) 방법이 사용되었으나, 시스템의 복잡화와 다변화에 의하여 modern control 개념이 고려된 새로운 제어 방법이 사용되기 시작하였다. 본 논문에서는 엔진 제어에 실제적으로 이용할 수 있는 제안된 제어 법칙을 이용하여 실제 엔진 모델에 적용하여 시뮬레이션 함으로써 새로운 제어 법칙이 엔진 제어에 적용 가능함을 보이고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2011.11a
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• pp.344-347
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• 2011

This paper presents qualification process of the T700/701K turbo-shaft engine for Korean Utility Helicopter(KUH). The T700/701K is the rear-drive variant of the GE's T700-701C/D engine which was qualified for military applications in the world. The main scope of the development is the modification from a front-drive engine to a rear-drive one, the performance enhancement of the power turbine and the incorporation of two channel FADEC(Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system for more reliable operation. Therefore, T700/701K engine must be qualified by Korean government in order to perform a flight in the country. Reflecting the influence of developing scope, the main requirements including performance and control are verified by test and analysis, while the requirement for module or component that is same to that of T700-701C/D are verified by similarity.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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• 2010.11a
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• pp.506-511
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• 2010

This paper presents development activities of the T700/701K turbo-shaft engine for Korean Utility Helicopter(KUH). The T700/701K is the first rear-drive variant of the GE's T700 engine which is proven for military applications in the world. The main workscope of the development includes a modification from a front-drive engine to a rear-drive one, an performance enhancement of the power turbine and an incorporation of two channel FADEC(Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system for more reliable operation. The first engine run for development and qualification test was successfully completed in 2008. Since the PFRT(Preliminary Flight Rating Test) has been completed, the first flight of the engine installed in the first prototype of KUH has been successfully demonstrated in March, 2010 and the engine installation compatibility tests are being carried out during KUH flight test. The test and evaluation for qualification of the engine has been done except for the LCF test up to date.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.79-84
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• 2011

This paper presents development activities of the T700/701K turbo-shaft engine for Korean Utility Helicopter(KUH). The T700/701K is the first rear-drive variant of the GE's T700 engine which is proven for military applications in the world. The main workscope of the development includes a modification from a front-drive engine to a rear-drive one, an performance enhancement of the power turbine and an incorporation of two channel FADEC(Full Authority Digital Engine Control) system for more reliable operation. The first engine run for development and qualification test was successfully completed in 2008. Since the PFRT(Preliminary Flight Rating Test) has been completed, the first flight of the engine installed in the first prototype of KUH has been successfully demonstrated in March, 2010 and the engine installation compatibility tests are being carried out during KUH flight test. The test and evaluation for qualification has been done except for the low cycle fatigue test up to date.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
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• v.26 no.2
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• pp.72-78
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• 2022

A vacuum brazed cooling passage for an aircraft engine controller was designed. In order to predict the total pressure loss, which is the main design factor of the cooling passage, theoretical and numerical methods for the major loss and the minor loss considering the overall shape of the cooling passage are presented. This design and evaluation method can predict the pressure loss of the complex cooling passage shape for various flow conditions at the initial design step.