Probabilistic Analyses of HSCT Combustor Liner Components
Deterministic as well as probabilistic analysis results for a typical cylindrical combustor liner segment is presented in this paper. The type of liner segment analyzed in this report is a part of a HSCT combustor. In the analyses, thermal profiles, material stiffnesses, and mechanical loadings are considered random. Probabilistic static, stability and free vibration analysis were conducted and results are presented in the form of cumulative distribution functions for critical location stresses, and buckling load. The results indicated that scatter in thermal loads and thermal expansion coefficients have significant impact on the longitudinal and hoop stresses. Also, the thickness variations appeared to be most significant, in influencing the probabilistic buckling behavior. Collectively, the results provide an insight on dominant variables which could be used for reliable/robust combustor liner design.