Analysis of dynamic characteristics of sand particles in air intake and compressor cascade of aero-engine

In order to improve the sand swallowing and sand control capabilities of the aeroengine, it is necessary to understand the law of sand movement in the engine and its impact on engine performance. The Euler-Lagrangian method was used to analyze and calculate the coupling effect of sand particles and airflow on the E3 engine fairing,fan and supercharger stage,and the particle collision model and erosion model were added. The simulation analysis results showed that the sand movement trajectory and erosion area conformed to the engine usage law. The sand particles entered the engine and collided with the pressure surface of the fan blades, and most of the sand particles entered the outer culvert flow channel after the collision. The collision position of sand particles was mainly concentrated at the pressure surface of the fan blades. The fan had the most significant influence on the particle movement trajectory. The particles after collision had an obvious radial movement trend, and the particle concentration in the tip area was relatively high. The fairing,the pressure surface of the fan blades and the wall of the outer casing all had serious sand erosion,while the sand erosion of the booster stage blades was not obvious.