Parametric Investigation of Vibratory Responses for Reduced-Order Models of Rotating Bladed Disks

Attempting to predict the physical response of a complex system under realistic conditions is extremely challenging. In this work, a parametric reduced-order model (PROM) of a bladed disk is briefly presented that allows for the quick and efficient modeling of rotational speed effects and mistuning effects in bladed disks. This computational model is tuned to match experimental data. The tuned PROM is then investigated through a parametric study. Three internal parameters investigated are i) forcing magnitude, ii) mistuning value magnitude, and iii) damping magnitude, and four external parameters are iv) forcing location, v) forcing radius, vi) probe placement error, and vii) arrival time error. These parameters are common in the structural analysis of turbomachines. Each internal parameter is increased and decreased by 10, 20, and 50%, while external parameters are changed by varying amounts due to geometric and practical limitations. The model is time integrated to simulate the conditions present in the experimental test rig. The maximum blade amplitudes are then compared to the baseline case and analyzed. The damping, followed by the forcing, is shown to cause the greatest impact on the final system response. This indicates a greater need to accurately measure the damping compared to other parameters.

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In this work, a parametric reduced-order model (PROM) is presented for modeling the physical response of a bladed disk under realistic conditions. The model is tuned and investigated through a parametric study, with results showing that damping has the greatest impact on the system response. Accurate measurement of damping is therefore crucial.