Structural Analysis and Optimization of Ultra-High-Speed Centrifugal Pump Rotor System Considering Fluid–Structure Interaction

Abstract

An ultra-high-speed centrifugal pump plays a crucial role as part of an aircraft engine’s fuel supply system. This paper focuses on the coupled vibration and optimization of a parallel double-stage ultra-high-speed centrifugal pump considering fluid–structure interaction (FSI). The accuracy of the numerical calculation is verified and compared with the experimental results. The steady and transient characteristics of the rotor system are analyzed to ensure the operational reliability of the rotor system. Moreover, an orthogonal test is conducted to explore the transient structural characteristics of the rotor system. The existing cross-support structure meets high-speed stability requirements and there is no resonance in the cantilevered rotor system. The maximum and minimum errors for the head of Pump 2 are 4% and 0.7%, respectively. The minimum values for maximum average deformation and maximum average stress are less than 0.31 mm and 245 MPa, respectively, at design conditions. The position of Bearing 1 near the multi-stage impeller has the greatest impact on the deformation and stress of the rotor system, and the deformation and stress increase as the distance increases. The results of this study can provide a valuable reference for the design of ultra-high-speed centrifugal pump rotor systems.