Modal characteristics according to the tip shape and assembly condition of the turbine blade

Abstract

To determine the reliability of a 5 MW gas turbine engine blade in high cycle fatigue (HFC) fracture being developed by Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., Ltd., resonance characteristics are verified based on the turbine blade tip shape and assembly condition. In this study, the modal characteristics of compressor and turbine blades are investigated, and a Campbell diagram is established. During the preliminary study, modal analysis and holographic modal test of the first-, fifth-, and tenth-stage compressor blades were performed. Based on the preliminary study result, the natural frequency and Campbell diagram analysis for the turbine blades were performed. This research compared and verified the modal characteristic and resonance stability according to the tip shape and assembly condition of the blade to prevent any HCF fracture. In conclusion, the resonance stability of the shrouded blade is far superior to that of the squealer blade. Suitable assembly conditions must be applied.