Forced Response Variation of Aerodynamically and Structurally Mistuned Turbo-Machinery Rotors

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Sladojevic´ ◽  
E. P. Petrov ◽  
M. Imregun ◽  
A. I. Sayma
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Frequency Shifts ◽  
Aero Engine ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Aerodynamic Parameters ◽  
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes ◽  
Response Variation

The paper presents the results of a study looking into changes in the forced response levels of bladed disc assemblies subject to both structural and aerodynamic mistuning. A whole annulus FE model, representative of a civil aero-engine fan with 26 blades was used in the calculations. The forced response of all blades of 1000 random mistuned patterns was calculated. The aerodynamic parameters, frequency shifts and damping, were calculated using a three-dimensional Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes aero-elasticity code. They were randomly varied for each mistuning pattern, with the assumption that the system would remain stable, i.e. flutter would not occur due to aerodynamic mistuning. The results show the variation of the forced response with different types of mistuning, with structural mistuning only, with aerodynamic mistuning only and with both structural and aerodynamic mistuning.

Analysis of the Effect of Multirow and Multipassage Aerodynamic Interaction on the Forced Response Variation in a Compressor Configuration—Part II: Effects of Additional Structural Mistuning

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johann Gross ◽  
Malte Krack ◽  
Harald Schoenenborn
Keyword(s):  
Epistemic Uncertainty ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Aerodynamic Loading ◽  
Blade Row ◽  
Random Mistuning ◽  
Dynamic Forcing ◽  
Response Variation ◽  
Turbomachinery Design

The prediction of aerodynamic blade forcing is a very important topic in turbomachinery design. Usually, the wake from the upstream blade row and the potential field from the downstream blade row are considered as the main causes for excitation, which in conjunction with relative rotation of neighboring blade rows, give rise to dynamic forcing of the blades. In addition to those two mechanisms, the so-called Tyler–Sofrin (or scattered or spinning) modes, which refer to the acoustic interaction with blade rows further up- or downstream, may have a significant impact on blade forcing. In particular, they lead to considerable blade-to-blade variations of the aerodynamic loading. In Part I of the paper, a study of these effects is performed on the basis of a quasi-three-dimensional multirow and multipassage compressor configuration. Part II of the paper proposes a method to analyze the interaction of the aerodynamic forcing asymmetries with the already well-studied effects of random mistuning stemming from blade-to-blade variations of structural properties. Based on a finite element (FE) model of a sector, the equations governing the dynamic behavior of the entire bladed disk can be efficiently derived using substructuring techniques. The disk substructure is assumed as cyclically symmetric, while the blades exhibit structural mistuning and linear aeroelastic coupling. In order to avoid the costly multistage analysis, the variation of the aerodynamic loading is treated as an epistemic uncertainty, leading to a stochastic description of the annular force pattern. The effects of structural mistuning and stochastic aerodynamic forcing are first studied separately and then in a combined manner for a blisk of a research compressor without and with aeroelastic coupling.

Analysis of the Effect of Multirow and Multipassage Aerodynamic Interaction on the Forced Response Variation in a Compressor Configuration—Part I: Aerodynamic Excitation

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harald Schoenenborn
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Aerodynamic Damping ◽  
Aerodynamic Interaction ◽  
Blade Row ◽  
Random Mistuning ◽  
Compressor Map ◽  
Response Variation ◽  
Turbomachinery Design

The aeroelastic prediction of blade forcing is still a very important topic in turbomachinery design. Usually, the wake from an upstream airfoil and the potential field from a downstream airfoil are considered as the main disturbances. In recent years, it became evident that in addition to those two mechanisms, Tyler–Sofrin modes, also called scattered or spinning modes, may have a significant impact on blade forcing. It was recently shown in literature that in multirow configurations, not only the next but also the next but one blade row is very important as it may create a large circumferential forcing variation, which is fixed in the rotating frame of reference. In the present paper, a study of these effects is performed on the basis of a quasi three-dimensional (3D) multirow and multipassage compressor configuration. For the analysis, a harmonic balancing code, which was developed by DLR Cologne, is used for various setups and the results are compared to full-annulus unsteady calculations. It is shown that the effect of the circumferentially different blade excitation is mainly contributed by the Tyler–Sofrin modes and not to blade-to-blade variation in the steady flow field. The influence of various clocking positions, coupling schemes and number of harmonics onto the forcing is investigated. It is also shown that along a speed-line in the compressor map, the blade-to-blade forcing variation may change significantly. In addition, multirow flutter calculations are performed, showing the influence of the upstream and downstream blade row onto aerodynamic damping. The effect of these forcing variations onto random mistuning effects is investigated in the second part of the paper.

Physics-Based Part Orientation and Sentencing: A Solution to Manufacturing Variability

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Yao Lee ◽  
William N. Dawes ◽  
John D. Coull
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Turbine Rotor ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Performance Control ◽  
Turbine Rotor Blade ◽  
Geometric Tolerancing ◽  
Performance Variability ◽  
Geometric Tolerances ◽  
Aero Engine ◽  
Part Orientation

Abstract Casting deviations introduce geometric variability that impacts the aerodynamic performance of turbomachinery. These effects are studied for a high-pressure turbine rotor blade from a modern aero-engine. A sample of 197 blades were measured using structured-light three-dimensional scanning, and the performance of each blade is quantified using Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) simulations. Casting variation is typically managed by applying geometric tolerances to determine the suitability of a component for service. The analysis demonstrates that this approach may not be optimal since it does not necessarily align with performance, in particular the capacity and efficiency. Alternatively, functional acceptance based on the predicted performance of each blade removes the uncertainty associated with geometric tolerancing and gives better performance control. Building on these findings, the paper proposes a method to set the orientation of the fir-tree, which is machined after casting. By customizing the alignment of each blade, performance variability and scrap rates can be significantly reduced. The method uses predictions of performance to reorient the castings to compensate for manufacturing-induced errors, without changing the design-intent blade geometry and with minimal changes to the manufacturing facility.

A Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes Solver in a Turbomachinery Design System

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fahua Gu ◽  
Mark R. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Turbulence Model ◽  
Stokes Equations ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Design System ◽  
Navier Stokes Equations ◽  
Wall Functions ◽  
Machine Performance ◽  
Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes

The design of turbomachinery has been focusing on the improvement of the machine efficiency and the reduction of the design cost. This paper presents an integrated design system to create the machine geometry and to predict the machine performance at different levels of approximation, including one-dimensional design and analysis, quasi-three-dimensional-(blade-to-blade, throughflow) and full-three-dimensional-steady-state CFD analysis. One of the most important components, the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes solver, is described in detail. It originated from the Dawes solver with numerous enhancements. They include the use of the low speed pre-conditioned full Navier-Stokes equations, the addition of the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model and an improvement of wall functions related with the turbulence model. The latest upwind scheme, AUSM, has been implemented too. The Dawes code has been rewritten into a multi-block solver for O, C, and H grids. This paper provides some examples to evaluate the effect of grid topology on the machine performance prediction.

Physics-Based Part Orientation and Sentencing: A Solution to Manufacturing Variability

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Yao Lee ◽  
William N. Dawes ◽  
John D. Coull
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Performance Control ◽  
Manufacturing Facility ◽  
Geometric Tolerancing ◽  
Performance Variability ◽  
Geometric Tolerances ◽  
Structured Light Scanning ◽  
Aero Engine ◽  
Part Orientation

Abstract Casting deviations introduce geometric variability that impacts the aerodynamic performance of turbomachinery. These effects are studied for a High Pressure Turbine (HPT) rotor blade from a modern aero-engine. 197 blades were measured using three-dimensional structured-light scanning (GOM scanning), and the performance of each blade is quantified using Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulations. Casting variation is typically managed by applying geometric tolerances to determine the suitability of a component for service. The analysis demonstrates that this approach may not be optimal since it does not necessarily align with performance, in particular the capacity and efficiency. Alternatively, functional acceptance based on the predicted performance of each blade removes the uncertainty associated with geometric tolerancing and gives better performance control. Building on these findings, the paper proposes a method to set the orientation of the fir-tree, which is machined after casting. By customizing the alignment of each blade, performance variability and scrap rates can be significantly reduced. The method uses predictions of performance to reorient the castings to compensate for the manufacturing-induced errors, without changing the design-intent blade geometry and with minimal changes to the manufacturing facility.

Design of a rotor blade tip for the investigation of dynamic stall in the transonic wind-tunnel Göttingen

2016 ◽  
Vol 120 (1232) ◽  
pp. 1509-1533 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Lütke ◽  
J. Nuhn ◽  
Y. Govers ◽  
M. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Dynamic Stall ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Fe Model ◽  
Stress Distributions ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Blade Tip

ABSTRACTThe aerodynamic and structural design of a pitching blade tip with a double-swept planform is presented. The authors demonstrate how high-fidelity finite element (FE) and computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulations are successfully used in the design phase. Eigenfrequencies, deformation, and stress distributions are evaluated by means of a three-dimensional (3D) FE model. Unsteady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) simulations are compared to experimental data for a light dynamic stall case atMa= 0.5,Re= 1.2 × 106. The results show a very good agreement as long as the flow stays attached. Tendencies for the span-wise location of separation are captured. As soon as separation sets in, discrepancies between experimental and numerical data are observed. The experimental data show that for light dynamic stall cases atMa= 0.5, a factor of safety ofFoS= 2.0 is sufficient if the presented simulation methods are used.

scholarly journals Calculation and Correlation of the Unsteady Flowfield in a High Pressure Turbine

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milind A. Bakhle ◽  
Jong S. Liu ◽  
Josef Panovsky ◽  
Theo G. Keith ◽  
Oral Mehmed
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Unsteady Aerodynamics ◽  
Forced Vibrations ◽  
Forced Response ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Test Facility ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Turbine Stage ◽  
High Pressure Turbine

Forced vibrations in turbomachinery components can cause blades to crack or fail due to high-cycle fatigue. Such forced response problems will become more pronounced in newer engines with higher pressure ratios and smaller axial gap between blade rows. An accurate numerical prediction of the unsteady aerodynamics phenomena that cause resonant forced vibrations is increasingly important to designers. Validation of the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) codes used to model the unsteady aerodynamic excitations is necessary before these codes can be used with confidence. Recently published benchmark data, including unsteady pressures and vibratory strains, for a high-pressure turbine stage makes such code validation possible. In the present work, a three dimensional, unsteady, multi blade-row, Reynolds-Averaged Navier Stokes code is applied to a turbine stage that was recently tested in a short duration test facility. Two configurations with three operating conditions corresponding to modes 2, 3, and 4 crossings on the Campbell diagram are analyzed. Unsteady pressures on the rotor surface are compared with data.

3D Simulation of a Convergent-Divergent Aero Engine Intake, Using Two Different CFD Methods

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Templalexis ◽  
Pericles Pilidis ◽  
Geoffrey Guindeuil ◽  
Theodoros Lekas ◽  
Vassilios Pachidis
Keyword(s):  
Vortex Lattice ◽  
Cfd Simulation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Internal Flow ◽  
Navier Stokes ◽  
Lattice Method ◽  
Vortex Lattice Method ◽  
Aero Engine ◽  
Flow Effects ◽  
Development And Validation

This study refers to the development and validation of a Three Dimensional (3D) Vortex Lattice Method (VLM) to be used for internal flow case studies and more precisely aero-engine intake simulation. It examines the quantitative and qualitative response of the method to a convergent – divergent intake, produced as a surface of revolution of the CFM56-5B2 upper lip geometry. The study was carried out for three different sections namely: Intake outlet, intake throat and intake inlet. Moreover five different settings of Angle Of Attack (AOA) were considered. The VLM was based on an existing code. It was modified to accommodate internal flow effects and match, as closely as possible, the boundary conditions set by the Reynolds Average Navier-Stokes (RANS) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. In the context of this study, Vortex Lattice-derived average values velocity profiles were compared against RANS CFD results.

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