Shift detection system and method for a power supply system

A method comprising:

• monitoring a first operating parameter and a second operating parameter of a power supply system over time as the power supply system operates;
• generating an adaptive model based on values of the first and second operating parameters that are monitored, the adaptive model comprising a plurality of data points with each of the data points defined by a respective value of the first operating parameter and a respective value of the second operating parameter, generating the adaptive model comprises grouping the data points into bins according to designated ranges of the first operating parameter and calculating nodes associated with individual bins based on the data points within the individual bins, generating the adaptive model comprises determining an output function based on the nodes which represents a relationship between the first and second operating parameters;
• detecting a shift incident based at least in part on an offset between the output function of the adaptive model and values of the second operating parameter as monitored;
• and
• responsive to detecting the shift incident, generating a control signal to one or more of (i) notify an operator that the power supply system is at risk of damage;
• (ii) initiate maintenance for the power supply system;
• (iii) apply an operating constraint on the power supply system;
• or (iv) shut down the power supply system.

A vehicle comprising:

• an engine configured to generate power for propelling movement of the vehicle;
• one or more sensors configured to generate sensor measurements corresponding to the engine;
• and
• a controller comprising one or more processors and operably connected to the one or more sensors, the controller configured to:
• monitor a first operating parameter and a second operating parameter of a power supply system over time as the power supply system operates, based on the sensor measurements generated by the one or more sensors;
• generate an adaptive model based on values of the first and second operating parameters that are monitored, the adaptive model comprising a plurality of data points with each of the data points defined by a respective value of the first operating parameter and a respective value of the second operating parameter, the controller configured to group the data points into bins according to designated ranges of the first operating parameter and calculate nodes associated with individual bins based on the data points within the individual bins, the controller configured to determine an output function based on the nodes which represents a relationship between the first and second operating parameters;
• detect a shift incident based at least in part on an offset between the output function of the adaptive model and recent values of the second operating parameter as monitored;
• and
• responsive to detecting the shift incident, generate a control signal to one or more of (i) notify an operator that the power supply system is at risk of damage;
• (ii) initiate maintenance for the power supply system;
• (iii) apply an operating constraint on the power supply system;
• or (iv) shut down the power supply system.