A tip clearance prediction model for multistage rotors and stators in aero-engines

• 来源期刊: 中国航空学报（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2021,（2）
• 页码范围: 343-357
• 页数: 15页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

Tip clearances of multistage rotors and stators greatly affect aero-engines' aerodynamic efficiency, stability and safety. The inevitable machining and assembly errors, as well as the compli-cated error propagation mechanism, cause overproof or non-uniform tip clearances. However, it is generally accepted that tip clearances are difficult to predict, even under assembly state. In this paper, a tip clearance prediction model is proposed based on measured error data. Some 3D error propagation sub-models, regarding rotors, supports and casings, are built and combined. The com-plex error coupling relationship is uncovered using mathematical methods. Rotor and stator tip clearances are predicted and analyzed in different phase angles. The maximum, minimum and aver-age tip clearances can be calculated. The proposed model is implemented by a computer program, and a case study illustrates its performance and verifies its feasibility. The results can be referred by engineers in assembly quality judgement and decision-making.