Modal identification of a rotating-blade system
A new testing technique and the Ibrahim time domain (ITD) modal identification algorithm have been combined, resulting in a capability to estimate modal parameters for rotating blade systems. This capability has been evaluated on the Sandia two-meter, vertical-axis wind turbine. Variation in modal frequencies as a function of rotation speed has been experimentally determined from 0 rpm (parked) to 800 rpm. Excitation of the rotating turbine was provided by a scheme which suddenly released a pretensioned cable, thus plucking the turbine as it rotated. The structural response was obtained by passing the signals through slip rings. Using the measured free-decay responses as input for the ITD algorithm, the modes of the rotating turbine were determined at seven rotation speeds. The measured modal parameters were compared with analytical results obtained from a finite element analysis and with experimental results obtained from a complex exponential identification algorithm.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA); Old Dominion Univ., Norfolk, VA (USA). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6349192
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-82-2115C; CONF-830529-1; ON: DE83009184
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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