scholarly journals Discussion: “Optical Determination of Rotating Fan Blade Deflections” (Stargardter, H., 1977, ASME J. Eng. Power, 99, pp. 204–209)

1977 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-210
Author(s):  
R. E. Morris
Keyword(s):  
Optical Determination ◽  
Fan Blade

Optical Determination of Rotating Fan Blade Deflections

1977 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 204-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Stargardter
Keyword(s):  
Mode Shape ◽  
Shape Description ◽  
Compressor Blades ◽  
Blade Vibration ◽  
Reflected Light ◽  
Flutter Analysis ◽  
Optical Determination ◽  
Fan Blade ◽  
A New Technique

Measurement of flutter motion for rotating fan and compressor blades is necessary to verify mode shape analysis and assure an accurate description of the deflection and twist distribution required for stability prediction. The static deflection of blades caused by centrifugal and gas loads also needs to be measured to improve the accuracy of performance analysis. This paper presents a new technique for making these measurements with small blade-mounted mirrors that reflect laser light once per revolution. For steady operation, in the absence of blade vibration, each mirror reflects a light beam to project a repeating spot on a display screen, once for every revolution of the rotor. However, when the blades are fluttering the reflected light moves from its stationary position and during successive revolutions describes the blade motion as a lissajous pattern. Vibration amplitude, phase, and frequency are discussed and related to analysis. Limits in accuracy and the importance of precise mode shape description for flutter analysis are presented.

A Numerical Investigation of Aeroacoustic Fan Blade Flutter

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Wu ◽  
M. Vahdati ◽  
A. I. Sayma ◽  
M. Imregun
Keyword(s):  
Research Effort ◽  
Pressure Rise ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Pressure Amplitude ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Blade Flutter ◽  
Fan Blade ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Flutter Margin

This paper reports the results of an ongoing research effort to explain the underlying mechanisms for aeroacoustic fan blade flutter. Using a 3D integrated aeroelasticity method and a single passage blade model that included a representation of the intake duct, the pressure rise vs. mass flow characteristic of a fan assembly was obtained for the 60%–80% speed range. A novel feature was the use of a downstream variable-area nozzle, an approach that allowed the determination of the stall boundary with good accuracy. The flutter stability was predicted for the 2 nodal diameter assembly mode arising from the first blade flap mode. The flutter margin at 64% speed was predicted to drop sharply and the instability was found to be independent of stall effects. On the other hand, the flutter instability at 74% speed was found to be driven by flow separation. Further post-processing of the results at 64% speed indicated significant unsteady pressure amplitude build-up inside the intake at the flutter condition, thus highlighting the link between the acoustic properties of the intake duct and fan blade flutter.

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