scholarly journals Effect of Tapered Interference Fit between Impeller and Shaft in Turbo Machines

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Nilesh Vishwakarma ◽  
Avinash Renuke ◽  
V.M. Phalle

AbstractIn Turbo machines, there are many components which are provided with interference to transmit torque and to maintain contact between them. There are transient scenarios where impeller and shaft lose interference and limits the speed of the impeller. In this paper, a case study on centrifugal compressor has been presented to see the effect of taper pairing of shaft with impeller. When the centrifugal compressor starts then a transient condition is dominant wherein the impeller of the centrifugal compressor gains higher temperature quickly compared to shaft. Since the thermal expansion of the impeller will be much more than the shaft, interference between impeller and shaft is likely to reduce. With reduced interference, the impeller should retain minimum required contact pressure with the shaft and the torque transmitting capability. For conventional fitted impeller, stress built up is a major concern especially at higher speeds. This paper gives a proposal about the importance of tapered interference fit method compared to cylindrical fitted impeller assembly. An effective analysis between the conventional straight fitted impeller and impeller having tapered bore is presented for the same torque transfer capability. The analysis reveals that for the impeller with tapered bore, the stress for impeller reduces and a healthy contact pressure exists.

1989 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. T. Tseng ◽  
R. G. Pelle ◽  
J. P. Chang

Abstract A finite element model was developed to simulate the tire-rim interface. Elastomers were modeled by nonlinear incompressible elements, whereas plies were simulated by cord-rubber composite elements. Gap elements were used to simulate the opening between tire and rim at zero inflation pressure. This opening closed when the inflation pressure was increased gradually. The predicted distribution of contact pressure at the tire-rim interface agreed very well with the available experimental measurements. Several variations of the tire-rim interference fit were analyzed.


2016 ◽  
Vol 139 ◽  
pp. 810-820 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shitong Peng ◽  
Tao Li ◽  
Mengmeng Dong ◽  
Junli Shi ◽  
Hongchao Zhang

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinsheng Liao ◽  
Minghua Wang ◽  
Fulin Lin ◽  
Zhuo Han ◽  
Datao Tu ◽  
...  

Abstract Lanthanide (Ln3+)-doped phosphors generally suffer from thermal quenching, in which their photoluminescence (PL) intensities decrease at the higher temperature. Herein, we report a class of unique two-dimensional negative-thermal-expansion phosphor of Sc2(MoO4)3:Yb/Er. By virtue of the reduced distances between sensitizers and emitters as well as confined energy migration with increasing the temperature, a 45-fold enhancement of green upconversion (UC) luminescence and a 450-fold enhancement of near-infrared downshifting (DS) luminescence of Er3+ are achieved from 25 to 500 ˚C. The thermally boosted UC and DS luminescence mechanism is systematically investigated through in situ temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopy, synchrotron X-ray diffraction and PL dynamics. Moreover, the luminescence lifetime of 4I11/2 of Er3+ in Sc2(MoO4)3:Yb/Er displays a strong temperature dependence, enabling ratiometric thermometry with the highest relative sensitivity of 13.4%/K at 298 K. These findings may gain a vital insight into the design of negative-thermal-expansion Ln3+-doped phosphors for versatile applications.


2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 1509-1514
Author(s):  
Lin Fa Peng ◽  
Dian Kai Qiu ◽  
Pei Yun Yi ◽  
Xin Min Lai

The assembly force in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stack affects the characteristics of the porosity and electrical conductivity. Generally, the stack is assembled at room temperature while it’s operated at about 80 °Cor even higher. As a result, the assembly pressure can’t keep constant due to thermal expansion. This paper focuses on the contact pressure between membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and bipolar plates in real operations. A three-dimensional finite element (FE) model for the assembly process is established with coupled thermal-mechanical effects. The discipline of contact pressure under thermal-mechanical effect is investigated. A single cell stack is fabricated in house for the analysis of contact pressures on gas diffusion layer at different temperatures. The results show that as the temperature increases, contact pressure increases due to thermal expansion. It indicates that the influence of thermal expansion due to temperature variation should be taken into consideration for the design of the stack assembly process.


Author(s):  
Marco Ferioli

Interference diagrams can be used to avoid the potential excitation of a particular mode of vibration for centrifugal compressor impellers, thus reducing the risk of fatigue failures. Such diagrams are an excellent tool to combine information on impeller natural frequencies and mode shapes, excitation sources and operating speed of the machine on the same graph. Once the impeller design has been finalized in terms of aerodynamic performance, structural assessments and therefore geometry, Finite Element Analysis can be used to predict its natural frequencies and mode shapes (i.e. nodal diameters). Results can therefore be shown on a chart, together with the operating speed range of the machine. The need to plot on a single diagram this whole set of data arises from the mathematical evidence to consider the frequency of vibration together with the mode shape and the shape of the exciting force, while analyzing resonances. Typical Campbell diagrams are unable to provide this information at a glance. A common source of excitation for the first impeller of centrifugal compressors is the IGV set. Inlet Guide Vanes produce an exciting frequency that is directly proportional to the number of vanes N, where N represents also the shape of the excitation. The interference diagram can therefore be used: • to design and optimize the IGV for a new machine; • to choose between two different designs; • to evaluate the impact of a new IGV for the impeller of an existing compressor. A case study will be introduced, in order to show the application of interference diagrams to avoid potentially dangerous resonances between an IGV set and the first impeller during the re-design phase for a centrifugal compressor already in operation.


1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udeme J. Ndon ◽  
K. L. Bergeson
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Author(s):  
He Peng ◽  
Ning Xu ◽  
Zhansheng Liu

Tighten force has much influence on tie-bolt fastened rotor dynamics. Temperature distribution in tie-bolt fastened rotor results in thermal expansion of rotor and rods. The difference of thermal expansion between rotor and rods causes the variation of bolt load. With considering the thermal contact conductance, the thermal model of tie-bolt fastened rotor was established by finite element method and the axial temperature distribution was obtained. The influences of surface roughness, nominal contact pressure and axial position of contact on axial temperature distribution were analysed. Based on temperature distribution in the tie-bolt fastened rotor, the variation of tighten force was investigated. Results show that nominal contact pressure, surface roughness and axial contact arrange have different influences on the variation of tighten force with temperature.


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