Static and Dynamic Stress of the Combined Rotor with Curvic Couplings Considering the Rough Three-Dimensional Interface at Extreme Operating Conditions

Abstract

The curvic coupling, as one of the common connecting structures for gas turbine combined rotors, is more susceptible to various dynamic and static loads at extreme operating conditions. But, traditional combined rotor models tend to neglect the influence of the connection structure, especially failing to consider the contribution of the curvic coupling interfaces. To address this problem, this paper establishes a solid geometric model of the combined rotor with curvic couplings considering the rough three-dimensional interfaces. The effectiveness of the proposed model method is indirectly verified through the compression tests and modal tests. Subsequently, combined with finite element calculations, the mechanical properties of the rotor with curvic couplings considering the rough interface are analyzed under static and dynamic load conditions. The results indicate that the roughness of the interface significantly affects the deformation of the contact surface under static load, but its impact on the overall deformation of the rotor is relatively insignificant. The dynamic stress at the interface exhibits periodic variations at the resonance speed. At the maximum operating speed, the dynamic stress is influenced by the magnitude of imbalance. The aforementioned methods and conclusions provide a reference for the design research and engineering application of combined rotors.

Keywords

• curvic couplings
• dynamic stress
• rough three-dimensional interface
• combined rotor
• gas turbine