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Propulsion System Simulation Using the Toolbox for the Modeling and Analysis of Thermodynamic Systems (T MATS)

Year: 2014

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: A simulation toolbox has been developed for the creation of both steady-state and dynamic thermodynamic software models. This paper describes the Toolbox for the Modeling and Analysis of Thermodynamic Systems (T-MATS), which combines generic thermodynamic and controls modeling libraries with a numerical iterative solver to create a framework for the development of thermodynamic system simulations, such as gas turbine engines. The objective of this paper is to present an overview of T-MATS, the theory used in the creation of the module sets, and a possible propulsion simulation architecture. A model comparison was conducted by matching steady-state performance results from a T-MATS developed gas turbine simulation to a well-documented steady-state simulation. Transient modeling capabilities are then demonstrated when the steady-state T-MATS model is updated to run dynamically.

Source: AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit

DOI: 10.2514/6.2014-3929

Authors: Jeffryes W. Chapman, Thomas M. Lavelle, Ryan May, Jonathan S. Litt, Ten-Huei Guo

Institution: Glenn Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Aerospace Engineering and Applications

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Aeronautics and Space Administration