PR-309-11202-R01 Field Demonstration Test of Advanced Engine and Compressor Diagnostics for CORE

Pipeline engines fitted with modem automation and control systems serve as ideal candidates for On Board Diagnostics (OBD) and Diagnostic Monitoring (DM). OBD is very effective for real time performance monitoring, pollution prevention and safety monitoring in the engine room. Diagnostic Monitoring (DM) extends the capabilities of OBD by using extensive historical data to characterize unit specific characteristics thereby dealing with engines as individuals. The work to date has focused on the development of a methodology to support real-time multiparameter analysis and crosscheck of engine data to quickly, accurately and precisely diagnose engine faults. The methodology uses a spreadsheet interface in combination with Mean Value Engine Models and an analytic table to perform the diagnosis. Field gathered data was then used Advanced Engine Technologies Corporation (AETC) then developed a playback simulator to replay data provided by PRCI members to test the methodology and confirm the ability to automatically detect engine and compressor faults.