Frequency-mistuned light-weight turbomachinery blade rows for increased flutter stability
US6471482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S416/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an array of flow directing elements having increased flutter stability for use in turbomachinery devices. The array comprises at least one high frequency flow directing element and at least one low frequency flow directing element. In a preferred embodiment, the array comprises a plurality of alternating high frequency and low frequency flow directing elements. Each high frequency flow directing element has its three lowest frequency vibratory modes at least 2.0% higher in frequency than the three lowest frequency vibratory modes of each low frequency flow directing element. The array of the present invention has particular utility in a turbomachinery device as part of a rotor stage.
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