Safran has been granted a patent for a method to monitor aircraft engines during flight missions. The method involves acquiring and normalizing measurements, generating a current model, detecting abnormalities, and sending maintenance messages to ground devices. This innovative approach enhances engine performance and safety. GlobalData’s report on Safran gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Method for monitoring aircraft engine behavior during flight missions
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12012231B2) outlines a method for monitoring aircraft engines during flight missions. The method involves acquiring measurements of endogenous and exogenous variables, normalizing the measurements, generating a current model of engine behavior, detecting abnormalities based on a predefined reference model, and transmitting maintenance messages to ground devices. The normalization step includes filtering outlier measurements and comparing the current model with previous models to identify deviations. If abnormalities are detected, maintenance recommendations are provided, and the impact of not addressing the issue on fuel consumption is estimated. The method is executed periodically every N flight missions and can be applied to aircraft with multiple identical engines.
Furthermore, the patent includes a computer program and processing device for implementing the monitoring method, along with a system and aircraft equipped with acquisition means, processing devices, and communication systems for transmitting maintenance messages to ground devices. The receiving devices on the ground can include PCs, smartphones, tablets, drones, or augmented reality glasses. The method ensures proactive maintenance by continuously monitoring engine behavior, detecting abnormalities, and providing timely alerts and recommendations to optimize engine performance and safety during flight missions. The iterative nature of the method allows for ongoing assessment and adjustment based on real-time data, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and maintenance practices in the aviation industry.
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