Aerodynamic Design Optimization of the MTT Radial Micro Turbine

Micro turbines are touted to become the prime system for the combined heat and power(CHP) applications in light of their significant advantages in terms of performance, size, costs and reduced CO2 emissions [1]. Micro Turbine Technology B.V. (MTT) is currently developing a 3KW recuperated micro turbine for such applications. Commercially...

An optimal control approach for estimating aircraft command margins

This dissertation presents an optimal control framework to determine a collection of open-loop command signals, that mathematically guarantees operation of a dynamical system within prescribed state constraints. The framework is applied to estimate real-time command margins for aircraft control systems so that, safe operation within the flight...