Research on Three-Dimensional Structure Optimization for Fir-Tree Root and Rim of Turbine Blade with Complex Damping Structure

2013 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Ming Hui Zhang ◽  
Qiang Zhang ◽  
Lu Zheng ◽  
Di Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Mathematical Optimization ◽  
Structure Optimization ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Initial Structure ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
Complex Damping

The research on structure optimization for the fir-tree root and rim of a steam turbine blade with complex damping structure was conducted by three-dimensional contact finite element method and mathematical optimization algorithm. A multi-variable parametric model of three turbine blades and rims with fir-tree root and rim was established. Twelve critical geometrical variables of the root-rim were optimized to minimize the maximum equivalent stress of the root-rim. The optimal structure of the fir-tree root-rim was finally obtained through the optimization process and the equivalent stress of the root and rim both had evident reductions, Compared with the initial structure, the maximum equivalent stress of the root and rim reduced by 13.47% and 12.26%, respectively. Relevant work is expected to support the design of turbine blade root-rim in theory and improve the operation reliability of turbo-machinery to some extent.

Design Optimization for Double-T Root and Rim of Turbine Blade with Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 215-216 ◽  
pp. 239-243
Author(s):  
Ming Hui Zhang ◽  
Di Zhang ◽  
Yong Hui Xie
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Element Method

As the main bearing part in a turbine blade, the root carries most of the loads of the whole blade. The improvement of the root structure can be used to enhance the operation reliability of steam turbine. The research on design optimization for double-T root and rim of a turbine blade was conducted by three-dimensional finite element method. Based on the APDL (ANSYS parametric design language), a multi-variable parametric model of the double-T root and rim was established. Twelve characteristic geometrical variables of the root-rim were optimized to minimize the maximum equivalent stress. The optimal structure of the double-T root-rim is obtained through the optimization. Compared with the original structure, the equivalent stress level of the root and rim has a significant reduction. Specifically, the maximum equivalent stress of root and rim reduces by 14.25% and 13.59%, respectively.

Design Optimization for Fir-Tree Root of Turbine Blade Considering Manufacturing Variations

2013 ◽  
Vol 694-697 ◽  
pp. 2733-2737
Author(s):  
Qin Zhou ◽  
Ming Hui Zhang ◽  
Hui Yong Chen ◽  
Yong Hui Xie
Keyword(s):  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Pattern Search ◽  
Design System ◽  
Contact Method ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
Manufacturing Variation

An optimization design system for fir-tree root of turbine blade has been developed in this paper. In the system, a parametric model of the blade and rim was established based on the parametric design language APDL, and nonlinear contact method was used for analysis by ANSYS, meanwhile some optimization algorithms, such as Pattern Search Algorithm, Genetic Algorithm, Simulated Annealing Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization, were adopted to control the optimizing process. Five cases of manufacturing variation in contact surfaces between root and rim were taken into account, and the design objective was to minimize the maximum equivalent stress of root-rim by optimizing eight critical geometrical dimensions of the root and rim. As a result, the maximum equivalent stress of root-rim decreases markedly after the optimization in all cases. In consideration of both precision and computing time, particle swarm optimization is assessed as the best algorithm to solve structure optimization problem in this work. Corresponding to five different cases of manufacturing variation, the maximum equivalent stress of root and rim reduces by 7%, 8%; 27%, 24%; 27%, 22%; 25%, 19%; 10%, 14% using the Particle Swarm Optimization.

Design and Analysis of Wind Turbine Blades: Winglet, Tubercle, and Slotted

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alka Gupta ◽  
Abdulrahman Alsultan ◽  
R. S. Amano ◽  
Sourabh Kumar ◽  
Andrew D. Welsh
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Wind Turbine Blade ◽  
Wind Turbine Blades ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
Governing Factor

Energy is the heart of today’s civilization and the demand seems to be increasing with our growing population. Alternative energy solutions are the future of energy, whereas the fossil-based fuels are finite and deemed to become extinct. The design of the wind turbine blade is the main governing factor that affects power generation from the wind turbine. Different airfoils, angle of twist and blade dimensions are the parameters that control the efficiency of the wind turbine. This study is aimed at investigating the aerodynamic performance of the wind turbine blade. In the present paper, we discuss innovative blade designs using the NACA 4412 airfoil, comparing them with a straight swept blade. The wake region was measured in the lab with a straight blade. All the results with different designs of blades were compared for their performance. A complete three-dimensional computational analysis was carried out to compare the power generation in each case for different wind speeds. It was found from the numerical analysis that the slotted blade yielded the most power generation among the other blade designs.

Mould Structure Optimization of the Biomass Molding Machine

2013 ◽  
Vol 330 ◽  
pp. 826-829
Author(s):  
Jian Feng Meng ◽  
Bai Tao Feng ◽  
Yu Ping Dong
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Curve Fitting ◽  
Optimization Model ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Structure Optimization ◽  
Molding Machine ◽  
Key Technologies ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
The Relationship

Biomass is a renewable energy. Its curing and molding technology is one of the key technologies and mould structure is a important factor. A model is set based on ANSYS to simulate the molding, and using curve fitting, the relationship between maximum equivalent stress and mould parameter is founded. Then the optimization model is set and mould parameter is optimized.

BIOMECHANICAL STABILITY OF THE CERVICAL SPINE AFTER UNCINATE PROCESS RESECTION: A FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (06) ◽  
pp. 1540049 ◽  
Author(s):  
XUEFENG BO ◽  
XI MEI ◽  
HUI WANG ◽  
WEIDA WANG ◽  
ZAN CHEN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Uncinate Process ◽  
Total Deformation ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
The Stability

When performing anterolateral foraminotomy for the treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy, the extent of uncinate process resection affects the stability of the cervical spine. The aim of this study was to determine the stability of the cervical spine after resection of various amounts of the uncinate process. Based on computed tomography (CT) scans of an adult male volunteer, a three-dimensional geometric model of the cervical spine (C4-C6) was established using Mimics 13.1, SolidWorks 2012, and ANSYS 15.0 software packages. Next, the mechanical parameters of the tissues were assigned according to their different material characteristics. Using the tetrahedral mesh method, a three-dimensional finite element model of the cervical spine was then established. In modeling uncinated process resection, two excision protocols were compared. The first excision protocol, protocol A, mimicked the extent of resection used in current clinical surgical practice. The second excision protocol, protocol B, employed an optimal resection extent as predicted by the finite element model. Protocols A and B were then used to resect the left uncinate process of the C5 vertebra to either 50% or 60% of the total height of the uncinate process. The stability of the cervical spine was assessed by evaluating values of deformation and maximum equivalent stress during extension, flexion, lateral bending, and rotation. After protocol A resection, the total deformation was increased as was the maximum equivalent stress during left and right rotation. After protocol B resection, the total deformation was little changed and the maximum equivalent stress was visibly decreased during left and right rotation. As evidenced by these results, protocol B resection had relatively little effect on the stability of the cervical spine, suggesting that resection utilizing the limits proposed in protocol B appears to better maintain the stability of the cervical spine when compared with current clinical surgical practice as replicated in protocol A.

Analysis and Prediction of Transonic Turbine Blade Losses

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. L. S. Farn ◽  
D. K. Whirlow ◽  
S. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Variable Approach ◽  
Transonic Turbine ◽  
Steam Turbine Blades ◽  
Turbine Blade Design ◽  
Empirical Approaches ◽  
Mixing Losses

The use of simple computational means to determine the performance of cascades of turbine blades is attractive because it can quickly and economically yield results that can be used for optimization of classes of blades. Fully viscous flow computations are not at the point where they are economical for use in a routine way, and most computational methods lack the resolution to determine shock losses in the transonic flow regime. There is still a need for approaches that combine computation and empiricism. We describe approaches that combine quasi-three dimensional inviscid codes and boundary layer methods for blade passage flow with empirical approaches for shock losses and base pressure deficits to predict the losses in cascades of blades. Downstream mixing losses are handled by a distributed variable approach that uses the inviscid and boundary layer results to determine the distribution of variables at the trailing edge plane. The method gives accurate predictions for the set of distinctly different steam turbine blades for which it was run, and forms the basis for the development of rule-based turbine blade design.

scholarly journals Using a Three-Dimensional Reduction Method in the High-Efficiency Grain Selector and Corresponding Grain Selection Mechanism

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1781
Author(s):  
Xintao Zhu ◽  
Fu Wang ◽  
Shuaipeng Zhang ◽  
Tobias Wittenzellner ◽  
Jessica Frieß ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Crystal ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Turbine Blades ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Selection Mechanism ◽  
Dimensional Reduction Method ◽  
Optimization Parameters ◽  
Dimensional Coupling

In the development of a high-efficiency grain selector, the spiral selectors are widely used in Ni-based single crystal (SX) superalloys casting to produce single crystal turbine blades. For the complex three-dimensional structure of the spiral, a 2D grain selector was designed to investigate in this paper. As a result, the parameters of two-dimensional grain selection bond and the corresponding grain selection mechanism were established, and the three-dimensional grain selection bond was designed again by means of two-dimensional coupling optimization parameters.

The Optimal Design of Cold Extrusion Die and its Realization

2013 ◽  
Vol 455 ◽  
pp. 517-521
Author(s):  
Yan Cheng ◽  
Li Wen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Method ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Structure Optimization ◽  
Parametric Model ◽  
Cold Extrusion ◽  
Optimal Result ◽  
Extrusion Die ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
Element Method

According to the structure optimization of combined extrusion die, using finite element method to establish parametric model and optimize the combination die, compare the results with the result of Lame formula to prove the correctnesss of finite element method; and adjust the structure of concave of die basing the optimal result, so as to reduce the stress concentration and the maximum equivalent stress value on the concave mould, and thus the life-span of the die is prolonged.

Analysis and Optimization of Dismantling Machine Shear Head Based on ANSYS Workbench

2014 ◽  
Vol 945-949 ◽  
pp. 653-657
Author(s):  
Wan Peng Du ◽  
Yong Jian Zhang ◽  
Chen Quan Zhou ◽  
Ai Hui Zhang ◽  
Ji Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Shear Force ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Total Deformation ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Maximum Shear Force ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
Three Dimensional Models ◽  
Ansys Workbench

The object is dismantling machine shear head with 500kN’s maximum shear force. The three-dimensional models, static analysis, topology optimization were done in the ANSYS Workbench. And the goal driven optimization was done which based on topology optimization. The maximum total deformation, maximum equivalent stress and geometry mass were selected as objective parameters and the distance of two connecting holes, diameter of long hole and length of blade as design variables. At last, the optimized structure was checked. The strength and rigidity meet the requirements and the mass decreased.

scholarly journals An efficient optimization method for structures with local non-linearity

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (suppl. 3) ◽  
pp. 879-886
Author(s):  
Zhao-Li Zheng ◽  
Yu-Qi Wang ◽  
Di Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Turbine Blade ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Fractal Theory ◽  
Linear Part ◽  
Equivalent Stress ◽  
Iteration Process ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Contact Model ◽  
Maximum Equivalent Stress ◽  
The Common

During the operation of turbines, one of the common accidents is due to the structure failure of blades. The contact model with strong non-linearity and time variation makes it difficult to be analyzed. In this paper, firstly, the contact model is described by using fractal theory. Secondly, the new method for the optimization of turbine blade is proposed, which is a kind of structure with local nonlinearity and multi degree of freedom. The method reduces the number of degrees of freedom by forming a new super element, which makes the linear part of turbine blade without repeated calculation in the non-linear iteration process. Therefore, it can shorten the calculation time and reduce the demand for computing resources. Finally, an optimization of the turbine blade is carried out, and the maximum equivalent stress reduces by 13.19%, which proves the effectiveness of the new optimization method.

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