On real-time creep damage prediction for steam turbine

2022 ◽  
pp. 014233122110689
Author(s):  
Yongjian Sun ◽  
Bo Xu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Creep Damage ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Turbine Rotor ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Damage Prediction ◽  
Time Calculation

In this paper, in order to solve the calculation problem of creep damage of steam turbine rotor, a real-time calculation method based on finite element model is proposed. The temperature field and stress field of the turbine rotor are calculated using finite element analysis software. The temperature data and stress data of the crucial positions are extracted. The data of temperature, pressure, rotational speed, and stress relating to creep damage calculation are normalized. A real-time creep stress calculation model is established by multiple regression method. After that, the relation between stress and damage function is analyzed and fitted, and creep damage is calculated in real-time. A creep damage real-time calculation system is constructed for practical turbine engineering. Finally, a numerical simulation experiment is designed and carried out to verify the effectiveness of this novel approach. Contributions of present work are that a practical solution for real-time creep damage prediction of steam turbine is supplied. It relates the real-time creep damage prediction to process parameters of steam turbine, and it bridges the gap between the theoretical research works and practical engineering.

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTORS OF A STEAM TURBINE ROTOR USING FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

1970 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
R. Nagendra Babu ◽  
K. V. Ramana ◽  
K. Mallikarjuna Rao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Concentration ◽  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Turbine Rotor ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Steam Turbine Rotor ◽  
Fine Mesh ◽  
Concentration Factors ◽  
Stress Concentration Factors

Stress Concentration Factors are significant in machine design as it gives rise to localized stress when any change in the design of surface or abrupt change in the cross section occurs. Almost all machine components and structural members contain some form of geometrical or microstructural discontinuities. These discontinuities are very dangerous and lead to failure. So, it is very much essential to analyze the stress concentration factors for critical applications like Turbine Rotors. In this paper Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with extremely fine mesh in the vicinity of the blades of Steam Turbine Rotor is applied to determine stress concentration factors.Keywords: Stress Concentration Factors; FiniteElement Analysis; ANSYS.DOI: 10.3329/jme.v40i2.5355Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. ME 40, No. 2, December 2009 137-141

The Seismic Performance Simulation Analysis on the Irregular Structure of the Castle Hotel of Dalian

2013 ◽  
Vol 663 ◽  
pp. 80-86
Author(s):  
Hai Qing Liu ◽  
Ming Ji Ma ◽  
Gui Jun Wang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Seismic Response ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Time History ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Theoretical Research ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Disaster Experience ◽  
Irregular Structure

More and more irregular structure appears in people's lives, while the theoretical research and disaster experience show that the irregular structure in the earthquake will produce translation and torsion coupled spatial vibration, and sometimes it will cause very serious consequences. Being based on the practical engineering -the Castle Hotel of Dalian, this text makes use of finite element analysis software--- ANSYS. By analyzing the dynamic characteristics and seismic response, we get the self-vibration characteristics of the structure and the time history curve of top level displacement and acceleration of the structure under the effect of earthquake forces. The calculation results indicate that it is effective and reasonable to set up three-dimensional finite element model used for the analyzing of seismic response by ANSYS.

Machine Health Monitoring and Life Management Using Finite Element Based Neural Networks

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Roemer ◽  
Chi-an Hong ◽  
Stephen H. Hesler
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Network Technology ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Machine Health Monitoring ◽  
Neural Network Technology

This paper demonstrates a novel approach to condition-based, health monitoring for rotating machinery using recent advances in neural network technology and rotordynamic, finite-element modeling. A desktop rotor demonstration rig was used as a proof of concept tool. The approach integrates machinery sensor measurements with detailed, rotordynamic, finite-element models through a neural network which is specifically trained to respond to the machine being monitored. The advantage of this approach over current methods lies in the use of an advanced neural network. The neural network is trained to contain the knowledge of a detailed finite-element model whose results are integrated with system measurements to produce accurate machine fault diagnostics and component stress predictions. This technique takes advantage of recent advances in neural network technology that enable real-time machinery diagnostics and component stress prediction to be performed on a PC with the accuracy of finite-element analysis. The availability of the real-time, finite-element based knowledge on rotating elements allows for real-time component life prediction as well as accurate and fast fault diagnosis.

Effect of Steam Turbine Rotor Notch Fillet Radius on Stress and Deformation

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 1770-1781
Author(s):  
Dong Mei Ji ◽  
M. H. Herman Shen ◽  
Shi Hua Yang ◽  
Gang Xia
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Thermal Stress ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Turbine Rotor ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Steam Turbine Rotor ◽  
Fillet Radius ◽  
Start Up

A thorough investigation on the effect of a 320MW steam turbine rotor notch fillet radius on thermal and mechanical stresses during start up is presented. The approach consists of a shape design and analysis procedure which incorporates a finite element model. The finite element model is used to characterize the radius of the rotor notch fillet for ensuring the designed thermal and mechanical stress state/pattern and associated deflection during start-up. The results indicate that the notch fillet radius r has significant impact on the total stress of the rotor, in particular on thermal stress. It is determined that the thermal stress is decreased as the notch fillet radius r increases to a critical value. However, the thermal stress becomes saturated as the radius is increased to values larger than the critical value. The results also indicate that the rotor notch fillet radius has little effect on the deflection of the rotor during start-up. This investigation could be very useful to designers for construction of the design guidelines for steam turbine rotors.

Automated Optimisation of T-Root Rotor Grooves With B-Splines and Finite Element Analysis

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Henson ◽  
Richard Dolan ◽  
Gareth Thomas ◽  
Christos Georgakis
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Peak Stress ◽  
Turbine Rotor ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
B Splines ◽  
Steam Turbine Rotor ◽  
Spline Curves ◽  
Python Scripting ◽  
Gradient Based

An Alstom tool is described for the automated and simultaneous design optimisation of 2 and 4-hook T-root grooving of multiple steam turbine rotor stages in order to minimise the peak stress. The finite element axisymmetric thermal-stress calculation is performed with Abaqus in a few hours on modest hardware. The tool embeds Python scripting to facilitate the rotor groove model definition and meshing within Abaqus/CAE, with emphasis placed on minimising the effort for the initial setup. Rotor groove shapes are described with B-splines, maintained and modified within the in-house tool. Their shape is progressively refined as directed by a hybrid evolutionary-gradient based optimisation engine in order to achieve the minimum stress objective. In the region of highest stress, the groove boundary shape adjusts as the optimisation proceeds to conform to the local contours of stress. Application to a low pressure steam turbine rotor demonstrates comparable or lower stresses with this tool compared to those from manual expert optimisation. The method can be readily extended to other geometric entities on the rotor described with B-spline curves, e.g. cavities, seals.

Parametric Modeling and Dynamic Characteristics Analysis of a Power Turbine Rotor System

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-365
Author(s):  
Jingjing Huang ◽  
Lu Cui ◽  
Suobin Li ◽  
Bingbing Han ◽  
Longxi Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Turbine Rotor ◽  
Parametric Modeling ◽  
Rotor System ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Real ◽  
Power Turbine

Abstract With the increasing requirements of aeroengine performance and working stability, the primary research task of the rotor system dynamics is to build a rotor system model that can reflect the actual situation and obtain the calculation results which can reflect the real dynamic characteristics of the rotor system. In this paper, the finite element analysis model of a power turbine rotor was established, and the dynamic model and dynamic characteristics of the complex rotor system were studied. The results indicated that the finite element model could reflect the real dynamic characteristics of the power turbine rotor. For the given design rotational speed, the critical speed had enough margin and the rotor system worked safely and smoothly. This research provided a reference and theoretical basis for the calculation of the dynamic characteristics of the similar rotor system.

Machine Health Monitoring and Life Management Using Finite-Element-Based Neural Networks

1996 ◽  
Vol 118 (4) ◽  
pp. 830-835 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Roemer ◽  
C. Hong ◽  
S. H. Hesler
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Health Monitoring ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Network Technology ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Machine Health Monitoring ◽  
Neural Network Technology

This paper demonstrates a novel approach to condition-based health monitoring for rotating machinery using recent advances in neural network technology and rotordynamic, finite-element modeling. A desktop rotor demonstration rig was used as a proof of concept tool. The approach integrates machinery sensor measurements with detailed, rotordynamic, finite-element models through a neural network that is specifically trained to respond to the machine being monitored. The advantage of this approach over current methods lies in the use of an advanced neural network. The neural network is trained to contain the knowledge of a detailed finite-element model whose results are integrated with system measurements to produce accurate machine fault diagnostics and component stress predictions. This technique takes advantage of recent advances in neural network technology that enable real-time machinery diagnostics and component stress prediction to be performed on a PC with the accuracy of finite-element analysis. The availability of the real-time, finite-element-based knowledge on rotating elements allows for real-time component life prediction as well as accurate and fast fault diagnosis.

КОНСТРУКТИВНО-ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНІ ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ХВОСТО-ВИХ БАЛОК СІТЧАСТОГО ТИПУ З ПОЛІМЕРНИХ КОМПО-ЗИЦІЙНИХ МАТЕРІАЛІВ ВЕРТОЛЬОТІВ ТРАНСПОРТНОЇ КАТЕГОРІЇ

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-30
Author(s):  
А. Г. Гребеников ◽  
И. В. Малков ◽  
В. А. Урбанович ◽  
Н. И. Москаленко ◽  
Д. С. Колодийчик
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Strain State ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Metal Structure ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Stress Strain ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Mesh Structure ◽  
Stress Strain State ◽  
Mesh Structures

The analysis of the design and technological features of the tail boom (ТB) of a helicopter made of polymer composite materials (PCM) is carried out.Three structural and technological concepts are distinguished - semi-monocoque (reinforced metal structure), monocoque (three-layer structure) and mesh-type structure. The high weight and economic efficiency of mesh structures is shown, which allows them to be used in aerospace engineering. The physicomechanical characteristics of the network structures are estimated and their uniqueness is shown. The use of mesh structures can reduce the weight of the product by a factor of two or more.The stress-strain state (SSS) of the proposed tail boom design is determined. The analysis of methods for calculating the characteristics of the total SSS of conical mesh shells is carried out. The design of the tail boom is presented, the design diagram of the tail boom of the transport category rotorcraft is developed. A finite element model was created using the Siemens NX 7.5 system. The calculation of the stress-strain state (SSS) of the HC of the helicopter was carried out on the basis of the developed structural scheme using the Advanced Simulation module of the Siemens NX 7.5 system. The main zones of probable fatigue failure of tail booms are determined. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) provides a theoretical basis for design decisions.Shown is the effect of the type of technological process selected for the production of the tail boom on the strength of the HB structure. The stability of the characteristics of the PCM tail boom largely depends on the extent to which its design is suitable for the use of mechanized and automated production processes.A method for the manufacture of a helicopter tail boom from PCM by the automated winding method is proposed. A variant of computer modeling of the tail boom of a mesh structure made of PCM is shown.The automated winding technology can be recommended for implementation in the design of the composite tail boom of the Mi-2 and Mi-8 helicopters.

Torsional Analysis of a Steel Cord-Rubber Tire Belt Structure

1996 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 339-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. V. Pidaparti
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Finite Element Model ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Torsional Stiffness ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rubber Belt ◽  
Steel Cord ◽  
Torsional Analysis

Abstract A three-dimensional (3D) beam finite element model was developed to investigate the torsional stiffness of a twisted steel-reinforced cord-rubber belt structure. The present 3D beam element takes into account the coupled extension, bending, and twisting deformations characteristic of the complex behavior of cord-rubber composite structures. The extension-twisting coupling due to the twisted nature of the cords was also considered in the finite element model. The results of torsional stiffness obtained from the finite element analysis for twisted cords and the two-ply steel cord-rubber belt structure are compared to the experimental data and other alternate solutions available in the literature. The effects of cord orientation, anisotropy, and rubber core surrounding the twisted cords on the torsional stiffness properties are presented and discussed.

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