PHM Technology

Prognostic Health Management (PHM)

Prognostic Health Management is a framework that integrates data acquisition, data management, data analysis, diagnosis, prognosis, and decision making to provide health information and guidance for the aircraft system. PHM enhances the safety, performance, efficiency, and availability of the aircraft

Some of the main aspects of prognostic health management are:

Data Acquisition

Data is collected and transmitted from various sensors installed on the aircraft and its components. The data includes parameters such as temperature, pressure, vibration, strain, etc. The data is transmitted wirelessly or through cables to a central unit for processing and storage.

Data Management

Data collected from the sensors is rganized, stored, sorted before being accessed. The data is stored in databases, cloud servers, or onboard memory devices. The data then can be accessed by authorized users or systems for analysis and diagnosis.

Data Analysis

Various methods and algorithms are applied to the data to extract useful information and insights. Data analysis includes techniques such as signal processing, feature extraction, fault detection, fault isolation, fault identification, fault diagnosis, fault prognosis, and failure prediction.

Decision Making

Information and insights obtained from data analysis is used to make informed decisions and actions. Decision making includes tasks such as alerting the crew or ground staff of any issues, recommending corrective or preventive actions, scheduling maintenance or repairs, optimizing operational parameters.

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)

Structural Health Monitoring is a process of collecting and processing sensor data to assess the current and future state of the aircraft structure. SHM allows the system to detect damage, diagnose faults, and predict failures. SHM also provides feedback for maintenance planning and optimization.

Some of the benefits of structural health monitoring are:

Increased Safety

Structural health monitoring can alert the crew and ground staff of any structural issues that may compromise the flight safety and require immediate attention.

Reduced Costs

Structural health monitoring can reduce the need for scheduled inspections and repairs, as well as extend the service life of the aircraft components. It also saves fuel and emissions by enabling lighter and more efficient designs.

Enhanced Performance

Structural health monitoring can provide feedback on the structural loads and stresses experienced by the aircraft during different flight conditions and environments. It also helps to improve the design and operation of the aircraft systems.

Individual Aircraft Tracking (IAT)

Individual aircraft tracking is a process of monitoring and recording the structural loads and stresses experienced by each aircraft during its operation. IAT allows assess to the structural health and damage tolerance of the aircraft, and to optimize the inspection and maintenance schedules. IAT system is achieved by utilizing sensors, data acquisition systems, data analysis methods, and decision making tools.

Some of the benefits of individual aircraft tracking are:

Isolation Analysis

Instead of the traditional method of tracking the remaining useful life of the aircraft at a fleet level, each of the aircraft is tracked, monitored, and diagnosed. Which allows flight analysis of not only the individual aircrafts but also the characteristics of the pilots.

Extend Service Life

Service life of individual aircrafts is tracked, monitored, and diagnosed. Which then allows to be extended by preventing premature failures and fatigue damage.

Avoid Unnecessary Overheads

IAT reduces the operational costs by avoiding unnecessary inspections and repairs, and by saving fuel and emissions at the individual aircraft level.

Improve Performance

The safety and performance of the aircraft is effectively increased by detecting and diagnosing any structural issues in real time, allowing the aircraft to be operated at the most optimal state.

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