Abstract
Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) was used to determine the structural mechanical characteristics of full tubular and axial-flow pumps. The results showed that as the flow rate increases, the total deformation and equivalent stress are significantly reduced. The max total deformation (MTD) and the max equivalent stress (MES) of the full tubular pump impeller occur on the outer edge of the blade. There are two stress concentrations in the full tubular pump impeller, one of which is located in the outlet area of the rim, and the other is located in the outlet area of the hub. However, the MES of the axial-flow pump appears in the center of the blade hub. The performance difference between the full tubular pump and the axial-flow pump is mainly caused by the clearance backflow. The natural frequency of the full tubular pump is lower than that of the axial-flow pump on the basis of the modal results. The MES of the full tubular pump is mainly concentrated at the junction of the blade and the motor rotor, and the max thickness of the rim is 6mm, which can be more prone to cracks and seriously affect the safety and stability of the pump.
Highlights
The full tubular pump is a new type of mechatronics product, whose blades are connected with the motor rotor [1]
The pressure distribution on the blade surface is loaded on the structure as boundary condition for finite element calculation
The distribution trend of the blade deformation and equivalent stress of the full tubular pump is basically the same under various flow conditions, but its value gradually decreases with the increase of the flow
Summary
The full tubular pump is a new type of mechatronics product, whose blades are connected with the motor rotor [1]. Kan et al [13,14] applied the bidirectional FSI method to analyze the dynamic stress distribution of the blade. He found that the joint between the blade and the hub was the main stress concentration area and proposed measures to effectively relieve the stress concentration. Zhu et al [23] found that the main distribution trend of wind turbine blade stress remained unchanged whether the unidirectional or bidirectional FSI method was adopted. This paper adopts the unidirectional FSI method to compare the hydraulic and structural mechanical characteristics of axial-flow and full tubular pump impellers under different flow conditions. The purpose of this research is to explore the structural characteristics of the full tubular pump and provide certain guidance for the structural design of the full tubular pump
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