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    The rotordynamic analysis assessed the flow-induced vibration characteristics of a radially backward curved centrifugal fan under various operating speeds. A finite element analysis model was created using appropriate boundary conditions and contact definitions. Flow-induced loads on the fan blades were mapped from computational fluid dynamics simulations. A Campbell diagram identified the fan's critical speeds from natural frequencies and operating speeds. The results indicated the operating speed was away from critical speeds, but vibrations could exceed limits under resonance conditions.

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    The rotordynamic analysis assessed the flow-induced vibration characteristics of a radially backward curved centrifugal fan under various operating speeds. A finite element analysis model was created using appropriate boundary conditions and contact definitions. Flow-induced loads on the fan blades were mapped from computational fluid dynamics simulations. A Campbell diagram identified the fan's critical speeds from natural frequencies and operating speeds. The results indicated the operating speed was away from critical speeds, but vibrations could exceed limits under resonance conditions.

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    The rotordynamic analysis assessed the flow-induced vibration characteristics of a radially backward curved centrifugal fan under various operating speeds. A finite element analysis model was created using appropriate boundary conditions and contact definitions. Flow-induced loads on the fan blades were mapped from computational fluid dynamics simulations. A Campbell diagram identified the fan's critical speeds from natural frequencies and operating speeds. The results indicated the operating speed was away from critical speeds, but vibrations could exceed limits under resonance conditions.

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    ROTORDYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF A CENTRIFUGAL FAN

    Objective
    To assess the flow induced vibration characteristics of a
    radially backward curved centrifugal fan under various
    operating speeds, using FSI technique and assess its
    operating safety.
    Challenges
    • Choosing the appropriate boundary conditions.
    • Ensuring proper contact between shaft and rotor.
    • Mapping of flow induced load on to the walls of
    fan blade

    FEA Model

    Fig 3: Campbell Diagram


    Approach
    Rotordynamic analysis is used to study the vibrational
    behaviour of a rotor shaft system. The vibrational behaviour
    of Induced Draft(ID) Fan impeller (Fig 1) of a typical 300
    MW power plant subjected to dynamic flow load is
    assessed in this case study. The fan specifications are as
    shown in Table 1. RANS based turbulent flow model was
    used to resolve the flow field near the blade and shaft
    region of the fan. The force exerted by the flow were
    mapped onto the blades to assess the vibration
    characteristics of the fan under such dynamic load
    Fig 1: Geometry – Centrifugal Fan
    conditions. Bonded contact region is defined at the interface
    of rotor and shaft. The bearings are provided at both ends of
    Fan Type Double Suction Radial Fan the shaft. Bearing properties are assumed to be
    Fan Impeller size (OD) 2748 mm axisymmetric and the stiffness is specified. The rotational
    No. of blades 11 (On each side of centre plate) velocity of rotor is varied from 10 rpm to 10,000 rpm.
    Harmonic analysis using FEA code was applied to predict
    Blade type Aerofoil
    Natural frequency and mode shapes (Fig 2) for the first 6
    Fan Speed 950 rpm modes. Results of Natural frequency and mode shapes were
    Fan total weight 42900 kg (without motor) extracted at different rpm to generate the Campbell diagram
    Bearing Type Spherical Roller (Fig 3). From the Campbell diagram, critical speeds of the
    ID fan were identified at various operating conditions. The
    Vibration limits 2.5 mm/s
    results obtained from the simulation were found to be in
    good agreement with the analytical values mentioned in
    Table 1: Fan specifications design values.
    Conclusions
    The critical speeds of given system under dynamic load
    conditions were predicted by performing flow coupled with
    modal analysis and plotting the Campbell diagram. The
    results indicates that the operational speed is away from the
    critical speed and hence the operating conditions of fan can
    be considered safe. However in harmonic analysis results
    the vibration amplitude peak was 5 mm/s, whereas the
    OEM specified vibration limit is 2.5 mm/s. If the condition
    of resonance is met, the fan would vibrate beyond the
    allowable limits.

    Benefits
     Natural frequencies and mode shapes can be
    predicted.
     Critical speeds within or near the operating range
    can be identified.
    Fig 2: 1st Four Mode shapes
     Vibrations under dynamic loading can be
    predicted.

    COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS


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