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Seismic-induced impeller/blade rubs in rotating power plant components

Journal Article · · Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3265623· OSTI ID:5321367
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  1. Akron Univ., OH (USA). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
During seismic or blade/impeller loss events, the potential for rubs in rotating nuclear and fossil fuel power plant components is quite high. Generally, such events involve interactions between blade/impeller tips and machinery components. This also includes the possibility of seal casing rubs. The paper develops methodologies to: evaluate the blade impeller-casing rub event; establish the associated stress, strain and force fields; enable signature analysis defining blade/impeller/seal participation; and establish procedure enabling evaluation of blade/impeller/seal fatigue life. Additionally, the paper presents benchmarking examples of prototypical power plant components.
OSTI ID:
5321367
Journal Information:
Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology; (USA) Vol. 110:4; ISSN JPVTA; ISSN 0094-9930
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English