TED-Turbine Engine Diagnostics: an expert diagnostic system for the M1 Abrams AGT1500 turbine engine

Abstract

TED (Turbine Engine Diagnostics) is a diagnostic expert system to aid the M1 Abrams' mechanic find and fix problems in the AGT1500 turbine engine. TED was designed and built by the US Army Research Laboratory and the US Army Ordnance Center. Limited fielding was begun in July 1994 to selected National Guard Units, with eventual fielding to 28 National Guard units. Active units of the US Army will receive TED in January 1996. Several foreign countries are expected to use TED for their M1 tank maintenance. TED was designed to provide the apprentice mechanic the ability to diagnose and repair the turbine engine like an expert mechanic. The US Army Ordnance center has estimated that TED will save over $8 million annually by enhancing the M1 mechanic's diagnostic capabilities. >