LV100 gas turbine control: a case study

The subject of this case study is the LV100, a relatively new turbine engine targeted at land-based applications, specifically as the main propulsion unit in the next generation of armored vehicles. Because of its ground-based applications, the turbine is designed to run efficiently over a much larger range of operating points (speeds) than a corresponding aircraft engine would. A key element contributing to the success of the machine is the control system. While the present designs are within specifications, they are quite complicated. The focus of this study, therefore, is to bring to bear modern control design techniques to improving the control system. The paper describes in general terms the problem and the design specifications