Advanced Control of Turbofan Engines describes the operational performance requirements of turbofan (commercial) engines from a controls systems perspective, covering industry-standard methods and research-edge advances. This book allows the reader to design controllers and produce realistic simulations using public-domain software like CMAPSS: Commercial Modular Aero-Propulsion System Simulation, whose versions are released to the public by NASA. The scope of the book is centered on the design of thrust controllers for both steady flight and transient maneuvers. Classical control theory is not dwelled on, but instead an introduction to general undergraduate control techniques is provided. Advanced Control of Turbofan Engines is ideal for graduate students doing research in aircraft engine control and non-aerospace oriented control engineers who need an introduction to the field.

Overview of engine control systems -- Engine modeling and simulation -- Model reduction and dynamic analysis -- Design of set-point controllers -- Design of transient and limit controllers -- Control system integration -- Advanced control concepts -- Engine monitoring and health management -- Integrated control and health monitoring -- Appendix A. Fundamentals of automatic control systems -- Appendix B. Gas turbine engine performance and operability.

The Propulsion and Energetics Panel Symposium on Advanced Aero-Engine Concepts and Controls was held from 25-29 September 1995 in Seattle, USA. It dealt with propulsion, including thrust vectoring, for future combat aircraft, vertical landing aircraft and transport aircraft. Better fuel efficiency, longer range and higher operational flexibility will be gained from aero engines with advanced cycles which require improvements in fluid dynamics, materials and cooling. Five Sessions (37 papers including the keynote): Engine research and demonstration, requirements and programmes (3); Aircraft engine integration (5); Propulsion system and component technology (10); Engine control systems (13); Integrated flight and propulsion control (5). Dual use application of results is intended.