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Rotordynamic Analysis of A Centrifugal Fan: Objective

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

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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