Analysis of Aerodynamically Induced Whirling Forces in Axial Flow Compressors
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Spakovszky, Zoltan S
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A new analytical model to predict the aerodynamic forces in axial flow compressors due to asymmetric tip-clearance is introduced. The model captures the effects of tip-clearance induced distortion (i.e. forced shaft whirl), unsteady momentum-induced tangential blade forces and pressure induced forces on the spool. Pressure forces are shown to lag the tip-clearance asymmetry, resulting in a tangential (i.e. whirl-inducing) force due to spool pressure. This force can be of comparable magnitude to the classical Alford force. Prediction and elucidation of the Alford force is also presented. In particular, a new parameter denoted as the blade loading indicator is deduced. This parameter depends only on stage geometry and mean flow and determines the direction of whirl tendency due to tangential blade loading forces in both compressors and turbines. All findings are suitable for incorporation into an overall dynamic system analysis and integration into existing engine design tools.
Date issued
2000-05Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Aeronautics and AstronauticsJournal
ASME Turbo Expo 2000: Power for Land, Sea, and Air
Publisher
ASME International
Citation
Spakovszky, Z. S. “Analysis of Aerodynamically Induced Whirling Forces in Axial Flow Compressors.” ASME, 2000. V004T03A060.
Version: Author's final manuscript
ISBN
978-0-7918-7857-6