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Fracture fault analysis of tail rotor drive shaft on a helicopter
HOU Bo, XU Guanfeng, YUAN Liangliang, CHU Xiaoyang, YAN Huijuan
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240791
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A certain type of helicopter experienced high-frequency abnormal vibrations and tail rotor control failure. Through the analysis of flight parameter and vibration data, the fault was located as the fracture of the horizontal short shaft in the tail drive shaft assembly of the transmission system. A fault tree was constructed with the fracture of the horizontal short shaft of the tail drive as the top event, and fault tree analysis and bottom event verification were carried out to determine that the cause of the fault was the divergence of self-excited vibration in the horizontal short shaft of the tail drive. An analysis of the self-excited vibration mechanism of the tail horizontal short shaft was performed. Contact models for mating internal and external spline teeth pairs, as well as a lumped parameter model for the shafting-spline system, were established. A stability analysis of the horizontal short shaft of the tail drive under the radial friction force of the spline was conducted, clarifying the conditions for system instability and measures to avoid it. The dynamic characteristics test of the tail horizontal short shaft was carried out. The results shows that self-excited vibration occurs under conditions of inadequate lubrication at the spline pair position, wear on the spline tooth surfaces and locating section of the flange, etc. Analysis of the failure mechanism and test results indicate that the friction in the spline locating section is the fundamental cause of the self-excited oscillation in the horizontal short shaft of the tail drive. The divergence of this self-excited vibration ultimately leads to the fracture of the shaft.

Sensitivity analysis and multi-objective optimization of design parameters for film hole with curvature
REN Shurui, ZHU Jianqin, CHENG Zeyuan, FU Rong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240563
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Based on the response surface method, the surrogate models with comprehensive cooling effectiveness and maximum equivalent thermal stress as responses were constructed respectively. The effects of blow ratio and structural parameters (curvature radius, incidence angle, aspect ratio, splay angle) on the cooling and strength of curved fan-shaped film holes were analyzed. The optimal design is carried out to maximize the comprehensive cooling effectiveness and minimize the maximum equivalent thermal stress. Results indicate that the blowing ratio is the primary factor affecting the average comprehensive cooling effectiveness of curved film holes. When the blowing ratio increases from 0.5 to 1.5, the comprehensive cooling effectiveness increases by more than 43%. And the curvature radius is the main factor influencing the maximum equivalent thermal stress. Specifically, these factors can affect up to 43.15% (concave model) and 48.35% (convex model). Through multi-objective optimization, compared with the reference model, the comprehensive cooling effectiveness of the concave and convex models with the curvature radius of 40 increased by 10.11% and 17.19%, and the maximum equivalent thermal stress decreased by 26.78% and 9.62%, respectively.

Research on flow drag reduction based on the bionic structure of dragonfly wings
SUN Peng, SUN Jie, FU Wenguang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230048
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In order to achieve effective drag reduction, this paper designed a bionic structure with a circular arc groove based on the dragonfly wing tubular vein structure. By comparing the drag reduction related parameters and turbulence characteristics in the flow field of the incompressible-plate prototype and the modified scheme, the influence of the design parameters of the bionic structure on the resistance characteristics of the flow field and the starting position of the boundary layer transition was determined. The results show that the arrangement of the bionic structure, the geometric size parameters and the number of groove rows affect the flow field regularly. At the same time, it is also found that the groove spacing has a similar effect in the range of size less than or equal to the groove width. The arrangement of the circular arc groove structure with a 0.75 mm deep size scheme at the first 20% flow direction length region of the transition position introduces external disturbances, which makes the original laminar boundary layer velocity profile fuller and the anti-interference ability further enhanced, thus delaying the transition. In this way, the laminar flow coverage area is increased to achieve effective drag reduction. Compared with the prototype, the ideal scheme can increase 10.75% of the flow direction length range covered by laminar flow, and reduce about 6.38% of the friction resistance.

Numerical investigation of the influence of wheel shoulder seal structure on sealing characteristics
ZHAI Yingni, WANG Xiaoming, DU Kun, LIU Cunliang, OU Lei, LI Kunyang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230043
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In order to solve the problem that the ingestion of mainstream gases into the wheel-space between the turbine rotor and stator under the influences of the externally-induced and rotationally-induced, which causes overheating of the turbine disk. Three structures and two extended structures with rectangular slots at different positions of the radial rim seal were presented. Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations were utilized to investigate the influence of setting rectangular slots at different locations on the mainstream ingestion and sealing performance of five kinds of wheel shoulder seal structures. The results show that the numerical calculations are in agreement with the experimental data, the validation of the numerical approach for the sealing effectiveness is reliability. The sealing effectiveness of three improved structures is better than the radial rim seal with different flows, and the best sealing performance is achieved by setting the rectangular slots on the side shoulder of the rotating disc, The sealing effectiveness of this structure is higher than original structure with 21% at the low sealing flow rate, and the invasion area of intrusion section is reduced by 33.8% at the high sealing flow rate. In addition, the two structures expanded based on this structure reduce the heat transfer area at the convex shoulder, but also reduce the sealing effectiveness, and the expansion is not reasonable.

Aeroengine baseline prediction model based on improved ADDA
CAI Shuyu, KUANG Wentao
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240346
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This paper addresses the challenge of low prediction accuracy in cross-model aircraft engine baseline transfer prediction with existing domain adaptation methods by proposing a novel prediction model based on improved adversarial discriminative domain adaptation (ADDA). The proposed approach incorporates Transformer architecture and self-attention mechanisms to extract long-term features from aircraft engine performance data, enhancing the model’s capacity to capture dynamic features. Additionally, in the domain adversarial module, maximum mean discrepancy and information noise contrast estimation optimization structures are introduced to better leverage the information from limited input data and mitigate interference from redundant information. Consequently, the model achieves enhanced accuracy in cross-model aircraft engine baseline prediction. Experimental results demonstrate that the improved ADDA model reduces the mean absolute error and root mean square error of baseline prediction for engine gas temperature by 19.3% and 16.2%, the respectively, while increasing the coefficient of determination by 4.4%. For the baseline of fuel flow, the mean absolute error and root mean square error were reduced by 26.8% and 30.1%, while the coefficient of determination increased by 6.4%. For the baseline of high-pressure rotor speed, the mean absolute error and root mean square error were reduced by 19.6% and 20.0%, while the coefficient of determination increased by 6.5%. This improvement enables more precise prediction of baselines across different aircraft engine models.

Analytical method on heat conduction performance of anisotropic pin fins
LIU Zhiwei, XU Guoqiang, WEN Jie, DONG Bensi, ZHOU Lei, ZHUANG Laihe
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240450
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A mathematical model was constructed to describe the heat conduction problem of anisotropic pin fins. Through dimensionless analyses, the dimensionless criterion numbers were obtained, which affected the heat transfer process of the fins. Variable separation method, Taylor expansion, and integral averaging were applied to solve the differential equation. Analytical correlations for fin efficiency and heat transfer rate were derived and numerically verified. Based on the proposed analytical solutions, the influence of the direction of the heat conductivity principal axis on anisotropic pin fins was analyzed. The results showed that within the range of radial Bi was 0.05—10, axial Bi was 0.005—10, cross Bi was 0.2—10, and length to diameter ratio of fin was 2—20, the relative error of fin efficiency from the proposed correlation was less than 1.06% compared with the numerical results. Due to the circumferential symmetry of the temperature field, when the heat conductivity principal axis was deflected in the rOφ and φOz planes, it was beneficial to enhance the fins’ heat transfer performance by making the axis, which had a higher principal heat conductivity coefficient along the r and z directions. However, when the axis was deflected in the rOz plane, the optimal deflection angle can be calculated to maximize the heat transfer performance of the fins under given boundary conditions, material properties, and length to diameter ratio. And the maximum heat transfer rate was 2.97 times that of α=0. The results provide a theoretical support for the design of anisotropic pin fins in application.

N-S/DSMC coupling method using three-dimensional unstructured mesh for complex interfaces
CHEN Feitong, WANG Xuede
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240329
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In view of the highly conformable and adaptive nature of unstructured mesh to complex geometries and the demand in engineering for efficient and versatile computational methods, a new implementation of the N-S (Navier-Stokes)/DSMC (direct simulation Monte Carlo) coupling method using tetrahedral unstructured mesh for complex interfaces was presented with the aim of resolving the fluctuations in the positioning of the coupling interfaces in most N-S/DSMC coupling method for multi-scale transitional flows in the near-continuum regime. This implementation utilized local Knudsen number as a continuum breakdown parameter to partition the continuum/rarefied regions and generate three-dimensional complex N-S/DSMC coupling interfaces. Along each side of the interface, one or multiple layers of interface information transfer meshes were advanced, and information coupling was achieved by the state-based approach. According to this method, there was no need for smoothing or reshaping treatments applied to complex irregular interfaces, with the general applicability to numerical simulations of complex transitional flow regions. Simulations of three-dimensional hypersonic flow around a sphere and a blunt cone showed that, compared with the DSMC method, the shock wave and wall characteristics were in close agreement, with a maximum error of less than 8%. At the same time, computational efficiency was improved by 1.74 and 2.28 times, respectively, validating the method’s accuracy and efficiency.

Vibration modulation mechanism and features of an inter-shaft bearing with raceway damage
WU Taihuan, WANG Kun, ZHANG Wanyang, DENG Zhenhong, ZHENG Yisheng, LUO Huageng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240328
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To reveal the vibration modulation mechanism and envelope spectrum features of an inter-shaft bearing with raceway damage, the modeling, simulations and experimental validations of vibration in a dual-rotor system were conducted. Considering the concurrent action of the rotor unbalance centrifugal loading and the rotor dead weight, the amplitude modulation mechanism of the inter-shaft bearing fault vibration was explored. The results indicated that when the rotor unbalance centrifugal loading was much smaller than the rotor system dead weight, the loading zone of the inter-shaft bearing maintained a traditional fixed pattern. The amplitude modulation of vibration caused by the raceway damage was mainly originated from the change in damage position caused by raceway rotation. When the rotor unbalance centrifugal loading was equivalent to or greater than the rotor system dead weight, the loading zone of the inter-shaft bearing was in a moving pattern. In addition to the modulation due to shaft rotation, a more complex modulation relationship could be caused by the ‘chasing’ motion pattern between the moving loading zone and the raceway damage location. The modulation frequencies encompassed the rotation speeds of the high-pressure rotor, low-pressure rotor and their difference. Moreover, under the action of the rotor unbalance centrifugal loading, the complex modulation relationships altered the energy distribution of the envelope spectrum.

Influence of swirler and flame tube matching on combustion performance
LIU Kai, XU Ruyi, CAO Junhua, ZENG Wen
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240614
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In response to the complex coupling relationship of multiple parameters in the combustion chamber, the influence of the coupling relationship between different head expansion angles of flame tubes and swirle on combustion performance was studied. The research results showed that: to 90° expansion flame tube, with the increase of swirl number, the fuel mixing uniformity gradually deteriorated, the outlet temperature distribution coefficient gradually increased within a wider stable working range; the oil-air ratio of lean blow out gradually decreased, the carbon monoxide (CO) and Unburned hydrocarbon (UHC) emission index decreased, while the nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission index increased. To 45° expanding flame tube, with the increase of swirl number, the fuel mixing uniformity gradually improved, the outlet temperature distribution coefficient gradually decreased, and the NOx emission index decreased.

Numerical study on drag coefficient of deformable alumina droplet in compressible flows
DING Shuai, HU Haiyang, WANG Qiang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230307
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In view of the solid rocket motor nozzle, the volume of fluid (VOF) method was used to simulate the droplet-gas two-phase flow, and the fuzzy theory and proportional differential control (PD) method were combined to control the droplet to reach a quasi-static state, so as to study the force characteristics of deformable alumina droplet in the flow field. The results showed that the fuzzy theory coupled with PD controller can make the droplet reach the quasi-steady state more efficiently and stably. The drag coefficient of the droplet increased with the increase of deformation degree and the relative Mach number between the flow field and the droplet, and there was no significant coupling between the relative Mach number and Weber number. The effect of droplet deformation and compressibility of flow field on gas-liquid phase interaction should be considered in accurate calculation of two-phase flow field for solid rocket motor. Compared with the drag coefficient model of the rigid sphere, droplet deformation could cause more thrust loss in the gas phase of solid rocket motor nozzle, and also result in smaller particle-free zone in the nozzle.

Investigation on stability expansion of low-speed axial-flow compressor stage with controllable speed casing at design speed
SHI Tingyi, WU Wanyang, HU Yi, ZHONG Jingjun
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240623
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The influences of different rotating speeds of the rotatable ring of the controllable speed casing on the stability of the low-speed axial flow compressor were studied by numerical simulation. The results showed that the controllable speed casing, which covers the whole axial chord length region of the rotor tip and rotates in the same direction with the rotor, can control the tip leakage flow and realize the stability expansion. By applying external shear stress to the clearance flow, the controllable speed casing increased the mainstream momentum, suppressed the momentum ratio of the leakage flow to the mainstream, improved the deflection of the leakage vortex, and delayed the occurrence of secondary leakage and the forward movement of the mainstream/leakage flow interface, thus broadening the stable operating range of the low-speed compressor stage. While ensuring that the pressure ratio was basically kept unchanged, the stability expansion effect was enhanced with the increase of the rotatable ring speed. When the rotatable ring speed was the design speed of the rotor, the maximum stable operating margin of the low-speed compressor stage can be increased by 30.86%.

Prediction of dry running time multi-dimensionally coupled spiral bevel gears
LU Fengxia, LI Mou, WANG Jinghua, ZHU Rupeng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230049
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In order to predict the dry running time of spiral bevel gear, a coupling prediction method of tooth surface elastohydrodynamic lubrication tooth meshing gear system heat transfer was proposed to reveal the evolution mechanism between micro elastohydrodynamic lubrication and macro flow field / temperature field. The steady-state thermal elastohydrodynamic lubrication model of spiral bevel gear was established by using the elastohydrodynamic lubrication theory, and the friction coefficient of gear tooth surface was obtained; By introducing the oil film retention parameter, the calculation method of time-varying friction coefficient of tooth surface was formed; using computational fluid dynamics(CFD) method, the steady-state temperature distribution of gear meshing and the transient temperature distribution of gear system were simulated and calculated; The dry running time of spiral bevel gear was predicted by parameter transmission and coupling between three dimensions. The results show that the time scale of the model is from O(10−6) s of the elastohydrodynamic lubrication dimension of the tooth surface to O(10−1) s of the heat transfer dimension of the gear system, and the spatial scale is from O(10−6) m of the elastohydrodynamic lubrication dimension of the tooth surface to O(10−1) m of the heat transfer dimension of the gear system; The coupled structure-force-lubrication-thermal characteristics set up a prediction method for the dry running time of spiral bevel gear, predicting the failure of gear in about 1.5 hours.

Experimental study on primary atomization characteristics of double swirl air-blast atomizer in near field region
CHENG Zeyu, XIE Yu, GUO Zhihui
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230306
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By using backlight high-speed shadowgraphy and liquid film tracking and recognition program, a full time series experimental study was conducted on the instability and breakup process of the liquid film at the exit of a double swirl air-blast atomizer. Based on the phenomenological description, the process of liquid film breakup was analyzed. The characteristics of liquid film deflection, circumferential rotation, radial flapping and spinning under swirling flow were summarized. Based on the time evolution characteristics of liquid structure during the breakup process, three typical breakup modes of liquid film under double swirl airflow were acquired as follow: sheet-bag breakup, ligament breakup, and hybrid breakup modes. By analyzing experimental statistical data and high-speed images, it was found that the average length of the ligaments was significantly affected by operating conditions. The impact of airflow pressure drop was greater than that of liquid flow rate. In addition, the empirical formulas between it and liquid Weber number and liquid Reynolds number were fitted through experimental data. A length deviation of film accumulation deviation was used to measure the probability of the occurrence of breakup modes. It was found that deviation was significant affected by airflow pressure drop and showed a decreasing tendency as airflow pressure drop increased. This indicated that airflow pressure drop dominated the change of liquid film breakup, while liquid flow rate had a less impact on deviation and did not affect the breakup modes.

Analysis and optimization of splash lubrication characteristics of high speed gear under low temperature conditions
LI Luonan, XU Jianmin, HAN Yong, WANG Pengchuan, YAO Shuan
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240864
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In view of the unclear lubrication characteristics of high-speed gear transmission under low temperature conditions and the limited improvement of lubrication effect by traditional baffles, a study on the splash lubrication characteristics of high-speed gear transmission was carried out. Firstly, based on the theory of computational fluid dynamics, a two-phase flow analysis model of splash lubrication of high-speed gear transmission was established, and the two-phase flow distribution characteristics were analyzed; then, on this basis, the influences of number of rotations, gear speed, and oil immersion depth on splash lubrication characteristics and torque loss were studied; finally, a bionic honeycomb baffle structure was proposed and its structure was optimized using a multi-island genetic algorithm. The results showed that: in the splash lubrication process of high-speed gear transmission under low temperature conditions, the volume fraction of lubricating oil on the tooth surface decreased with the increase of gear speed, but increased with the increase of oil immersion depth; the torque loss increased with the increase of gear speed and oil immersion depth, and the influence of speed on torque loss was much greater than that of oil immersion depth; under the same working conditions, the average volume fraction of lubricating oil on the tooth surface of the optimized bionic honeycomb baffle structure increased by 68.46% compared with the one without baffle, and increased by 7.88% compared with the original baffle. Research results provide a basis for the study of two-phase flow distribution characteristics of high-speed gear transmission under low-temperature conditions and the optimization design of splash lubrication for high-speed gear transmission.

Design and experimental verification of an improved scheme for increasing total pressure recovery coefficient of the combustion chamber
ZHOU Fei, WAN Zhaobao, YANG Yang, YU Xiaobing, WANG Zhihua, ZHANG Zhenyu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230430
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Aimed at the total pressure recovery coefficient of the combustion chamber at the level of 0.915, the required that the total pressure recovery coefficient of the combustion chamber was increased by 0.01. In order to improve the total pressure recovery coefficient of the combustion chamber, the pre-diffuser and cowling were improved, and the flow mass distribution and flow field of the flame tube were matched design. The component experimental study on the performance of the full-ring combustor show that the total pressure recovery coefficient of the improved scheme is 0.929, which is increased by about 0.014 on the basis of the prototype combustor, meeting the design requirement, and the diffuser designed in the improved scheme has at least contributed not less than 0.005 to increase the total pressure recovery coefficient. The quality of the outlet temperature field can meet the design requirement, the wall temperature of the flame tube can meet the requirement of material use, lean-burn boundary of slow state engine and combustion efficiency are slightly lower than the prototype combustion chamber. The ground experimental of the overall engines shows that the improved scheme under the intermediate thrust index can increase the air flow rate of the compressor by 0.48kg/s, reduce fuel consumption by 2%, and reduce the temperature before the turbine by 6℃ on the basis of the prototype combustion chamber, which can improve engine performance and reliability.

Sine-on-random vibration profile for vibration environment test of external accessories
LI Jishi, WANG Xin, ZHANG Dayi, GAO Dongwu, LIU Zhonghua
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230747
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To conduct the vibration environment test of external accessories on aeroengine effectively, a development method of vibration environment test profile was studied. By processing the measured data of the vibration environment of the engine external accessories, it was confirmed that the vibration environment was a mixture of sinusoidal and random excitations, and sinusoidal excitations had order characteristics. A multi-components swept sine-on-random (SoR) vibration profile was developed to accurately capture the real vibration environment. A development process of swept SoR vibration profile using vibration field measurement data was established. Based on the fatigue damage equivalent theory, the multi swept sine components and random components were matched and synthesised during the development process. Four example profiles were developed for different areas on the casing. The result showed that the SoR profile can fully characterize the mixed excitation characteristics of real environmental loads compared with the single component profile. Compared with the profile specified in current standards/specifications, the frequency domain characteristics of the new developed profile were consistent with the real environmental loads, and the vibration level was strictly equal to the statistical tolerance of the real loads.

A method for identifying bearing lubricating oil multi-debris based on two-level neural network
WANG Guan, WU Xianwei, QIAN Zhi, LIU Dianzi, LI Peng, QIAN Zhenghua, LI Xiaojian
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230745
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An innovative method for identifying multiple debris in lubricating oil based on back propagation neural networks was introduced to address the challenge of multi-debris signal overlap. A two-level model framework was proposed, of which the first level network can accurately estimate the number of small debris in overlapping signals, and the second-level network utilized this quantity information to precisely analyze the diameter of these small debris, successfully overcoming the challenges posed by signal overlap. Through sufficient data training and model structure optimization, the model achieved 98.10%, 91.42%, and 92.06% accuracy, respectively, in single, double, and triple debris recognition.

Data-driven approach for efficient multiscale damage analysis of fiber reinforced composites
MA Penghui, HU Dianyin, LIU Xi, LIU Yu, WANG Rongqiao
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230051
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In order to realize the damage analysis of fiber reinforced composites, an efficient multiscale damage analysis method is developed. Firstly, based on the generalized method of cells, a multiscale damage analysis framework is constructed for laminate and plain weave composites, and the damage processes at the mesoscale and microscale under uniaxial tension are analyzed, The results show that the complex weave structure of plain weave composites leads to a more complex mesoscale and microscale damage evolution process, which is significantly different from the damage process of laminates. Based on this, neural networks are introduced, and a data-driven multiscale damage analysis strategy is proposed to realize the efficient damage simulation of plain weave composites. Compared with the experimental and simulant results, the error of predicting tensile strength by the efficient multiscale damage analysis method is less than 7%; and compared with traditional multiscale damage analysis method, the efficiency of macroscale calculations can be improved by about 12.47 times.

Dynamic response characteristics of blade lost rotor with fusing structure
ZHAO Zhenyao, YANG Cheng, ZHANG Qicheng, LI Bing, ZHANG Dayi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240327
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A rapid vibration response solving method was developed for the fan blade lost rotor system with a fusing structure. The effects of time-varying parameters, such as rotor speed and stiffness, on the vibration response of the rotor system were studied. The intrinsic vibration damping mechanism of the fusing structure was elucidated, and the design principles for fusing structure were proposed based on these findings. The results indicated that the fusing at the #1 support can significantly reduce the first critical speed of the rotor, consequently reducing the resonance response peak when the rotor passed through the critical point. The impact of the speed reduction rate on the dynamic characteristics of rotor with “complete fusing” and “partial fusing” designs differed significantly, necessitating a distinction in design approaches. The stiffness variation duration of the support had a minor effect on the vibration response of the rotor and may be disregarded during the design phase. When the support stiffness reduction rate fell within a certain range, the rotor may approach a resonant state during windmilling operation stage, thus this “resonance zone” should be avoided during design. For complete fusing designs, restoring the stiffness of the support structure during windmilling phase is beneficial for enhancing rotor operational safety, with preferable faster stiffness recovery.

Flow control of compressor rotor cascade by blade-attached vortex generator
SONG Tianchu, WANG Meng, CHEN Xiaohu, WANG Zhongyi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240234
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A flow control method in compressor cascade based on blade-attached wedge vortex generator (VG) was proposed, and the numerical simulation of 3D steady Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) method was carried out. The numerical method was verified, and compared with the experiment results to indicate its correctness. Furthermore, the performance of cascades with four different shape VGs was calculated and the internal flow was analysed. The results showed that the VG with inverted-symmetric shape can effectively improve the cascade performance, and widen the cascade working range. The four-shape schemes can suppress shock wave/boundary layer interaction separation, but the control effects were significantly different. In curved compressor cascade passage, the VG vortex of inverted schemes was close to suction surface, and the control effect was better than that of the forward schemes away from suction surface. The weaker VG vortex pair generated by symmetric scheme can suppress shock wave/boundary layer interaction separation along the axial direction, and the stronger VG vortex from unsymmetric scheme can suppress the separation along the axial and span directions, but with greater static pressure loss. Therefore, considering the separation suppression by VG and its own negative effects, the inverted-symmetric scheme is more suitable for the flow control inside the compressor cascade.

Optimization of aviation fuel pump cavitation performance based on surrogate model
WANG Xiaohui, ZHANG Kai, MIAO Senchun, LI Kejian, SHEN Zhengjing
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230406
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In order to improve the cavitation performance of aviation fuel pump, a centrifugal aviation fuel pump was used as an example to optimize the impeller runner geometry parameters with full parameters, and generate a response sample space with design parameters as inputs and boost pressure value and cavitation volume as outputs. Based on the Meta-Model of optimal Prognosis, the optimal surrogate model was fitted and the global sensitivity analysis was performed. It was found that the impeller inlet edge parameters and the middle profile parameters had a significant influence on the boost pressure value and cavitation volume of the fuel pump. The optimal design parameters were obtained by the genetic algorithm, and the numerical simulation method was used to verify the obtained optimal parameters. The results showed that the pressure coefficient of the optimized fuel pump was improved by 0.035 and the cavitation performance was improved by 22.28%. The impeller cavitation area and cavitation volume decreased significantly, the pressure load distribution between different vanes was improved, and the amplitude of pressure pulsation inside the impeller was reduced.

Turbine-based combined-cycle inlet mode transition operation modes and transition schemes
LIU Jun, YUAN Huacheng, ZHANG Jinsheng, LI Zheng, YANG Dezhuang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230431
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To achieve smooth mode transition, of turbine-based combined-cycle (TBCC) propulsion system the transition operation modes and transition schemes of TBCC inlet were investigated through wind tunnel test and numerical simulations. Firstly, three transition operation modes of TBCC inlet, including supersonic operation mode, supersonic/subsonic operation mode and subsonic mode, and the criteria for different operation modes were put forward. Then the operation zone, which included the three transition operation modes of inlet mode transition, was established according to the maximum backpressure of turbojet and ramjet flowpath at different modes. Finally, two mode transition schemes were presented based on the operation zone. The results indicated that during TBCC inlet mode transition, the maximum backpressure of the turbojet flowpath of supersonic operation mode decreased from 32 times to 13 times, while it increased from 16 times to 32 times for the ramjet flowpath. The mass flow into two flowpath was changed linearly to the entrance area of turbojet/ramjet flowpaths during supersonic mode transition. Once the inlet operated in supersonic/subsonic mode during mode transition, aerodynamic coupling between two flowpath occurred. During mode transition from 40% to 60%, mass flow ratio of the turbojet flowpath decreased by 12% compared with supersonic operation mode and increased by 7% for the ramjet flowpath.

Combustion efficiency prediction model of upstream-injection flame stabilizer in afterburner
ZHAO Chang, LIU Yuying, LIU Guanghai, QIAO Chengyu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240588
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The prediction of combustion efficiency at different downstream locations of the flame stabilizer is an important problem in the length design of afterburner. Taking the upstream-injection U-shaped bluff-body flame stabilizer as the research object, a prediction model of the combustion efficiency along the downstream of flame holder in the afterburner based on reaction rate controlling was proposed and verified by the combination of numerical simulation and theoretical analysis, under the conditions of incoming flow temperature of 600—900 K, incoming flow velocity of 75—170 m/s and equivalent ratio of 0.22—1.20. At the same time, the prediction model of turbulent flame velocity and the semi-empirical prediction formula of turbulent intensity for afterburner were determined. The results show that compared with the numerical simulation results, the prediction errors of the model for the combustion efficiency at different downstream locations of the flame stabilizer are less than 2.5% at different temperatures and velocities, and less than 20% at different equivalent ratios.

Study on surrogate fuel model and a methodology for developing skeletal mechanism for RP-3 aviation kerosene
YU Jin, GONG Xiangkui, ZHANG Junliang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230295
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An RP-3 aviation kerosene surrogate fuel capable of both physical and chemical surrogate was proposed in this study. The surrogate fuel was composed of n-dodecane, 2, 5-dimethylhexane, 1, 3, 5-trimethylbenzene and decalin, their molar fractions were 0.54, 0.22, 0.14 and 0.1, respectively. To overcome the limitations of existing skeletal mechanism construction methods, an approach was developed, leading to the successful establishment of a high-precision skeletal mechanism containing 153 species and 858 reactions. Through systematic validation, it was demonstrated that the proposed surrogate fuel accurately predicted the physicochemical behavior of RP-3 fuel, including physical properties (density, viscosity, and spray penetration distance) and fundamental combustion characteristics (ignition delay time, species concentration evolution, laminar flame propagation, and NO emissions). Additionally, numerical simulations confirmed that the spray combustion and ignition processes of RP-3 fuel in a constant-volume combustion chamber at ambient temperatures of 853, 898 K, and 923 K can be effectively replicated, fully verifying its physical and chemical surrogate capabilities. This study could provide valuable insights into the development of high-carbon surrogate fuel formulations and skeletal mechanisms.

Turbocharging matching and experimental validation for small aviation two-stroke piston engine
SHEN Xiaochen, DONG Xuefei, ZHAO Zhenfeng, BAI Peng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240332
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In order to solve the dramatic power coastdown of short-range unmanned aerial vehicles at high altitudes, a turbocharging two-stroke aviation piston engine was studied. Based on comprehensive analysis of the turbocharging technology application in the unmanned aerial vehicle platform, a technical scheme including an intake pressure stabilizing system, an exhaust resonant system, a self-lubricating turbocharging system and a closed-loop adaptive control system, was proposed. A one-dimensional simulation model was established and calibrated for a turbocharging two-stroke engine. The DOE (design of experiment) test method was used to complete the coupling relationship analysis of the key parameters of the intake and exhaust system, and the best structural parameters of the intake pressure stabilizing system and exhaust resonance system were obtained. And the coupling and matching of the turbocharging system with the engine performance was performed. At an altitude of 8000 m the power-to-mass ratio before and after supercharging increased from 0.59 kW/kg to 0.96 kW/kg; and the proposed technical scheme was estimated through a flight test of a unmanned aerial vehicle platform. The results showed that, the maximum flight height exceeded 8367 m, which was 85% higher than that without this scheme. The two-stroke supercharging technology has obvious advantages in high-altitude power.

Application of endwall-suction surface integrated contouring in a compressor stage
ZHOU Qian, LI Xiangjun, YOU Fuhao, ZHU Zhengyu, KONG Lingchen
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230524
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In order to solve the problem of end-wall corner separation in high-load axial compressors, a combined contouring method of suction surface and end-wall with multiple local control channels for secondary flow applicable to multiple working conditions was applied to the final stage static sub of a 2.5-stage compressor, and the effects of the contouring method in terms of efficiency enhancement or loss control in the face of complex flow conditions of the pressurized gas environment were explored. A single-objective optimization of the highest efficiency point resulted in an improvement of about 0.3% in the final stage peak efficiency of the compressor. The flow field analysis showed that when the integrated end wall-suction surface contouring design was applied in a multi-stage compressor environment, the contouring was located in the static sub, but the rotor flux and even the efficiency were also subjected to a certain degree of interstage interference. Due to different flow structures in the end zone of the prototype compressor, the optimal modeling flow control mechanism differed from the conclusions obtained in the previous vane grid study. In this way, the feasibility of the integrated end-wall-suction surface contouring method adopted to the control of various flow structures can be proved to a certain extent, and its application in the compressor environment has been verified.

Overall performance study on turboshaft engine with inter-stage turbine burner
TAO Rui, ZHAO Jun, WU Chuan, JIANG Jin, CHEN Shuxian
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230526
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To study the impact of inter-stage turbine burner (ITB) technology on the overall performance of turboshaft engine, a simulation model of variable specific heat was established using the component-level modeling method on the Visual C++ (VC) platform. Through simulation and comparative analysis, changes in engine performance were investigated under different operating cycle parameter matching conditions. The results indicated that the total temperature at the exit of the main combustion chamber and the ITB reheating had a significant influence on fuel consumption. When the total temperature at the exit of the main combustion chamber increased by 500 K and the ITB transited from closed to fully open state, the relative increase in fuel consumption decreased by 9.24%. Under throttling conditions, as the relative rotational speed of the engine core decreased, the magnitude of power output improvement from activating ITB decreased. Under altitude conditions, with increase of the flight altitude, the reduction in fuel consumption due to ITB was greater than that in a conventional turboshaft engine. Under temperature conditions, as the ambient atmospheric temperature increased, the increase in fuel consumption due to ITB was higher compared with a conventional turboshaft engine.

Free vibration test of damping characteristics for model blade with underplatform damper
PENG Tai, WANG Yanrong, LI Di, LI Hongguang, DU Chenhong, SHI Lin
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230742
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An experimental system based on damped free vibrations was developed. By applying loads to the blade model to induce a first-order bending mode, followed by releasing the load to create first-order bending vibrations, a comprehensive damping ratio characteristic curve could be acquired from a single test. This was achieved by monitoring and analyzing the time-domain signals of strains and accelerations at crucial positions. Experimental findings showed that the damping ratio curves obtained through experiments aligned closely with those generated through numerical simulations. Furthermore, the maximum damping ratio was kept constant despite of variations in the damper’s inertial load. Additionally, dampers with different contact areas had similar critical damping ratios. However, the damping effect was found to be positively correlated with the length of the shank.

Effect of endwall movement on aerodynamic performance and tip flow characteristics of tandem diffusion cascades
MAO Xiaochen, DING Zhihua, WANG Yunyu, ZHANG Peng, GAO Limin, LIU Bo
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240737
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Numerical simulation methods were employed to quantitatively and qualitatively explore the impact of endwall movement on the aerodynamic performance and tip flow characteristics of tandem diffusion cascades from the perspectives of entropy production rate, blockage factor and kinetic energy component of leakage flow. The main conclusions were as follows: firstly, after the endwall movement, the overall loss of tandem cascade was reduced, the blockage in tip area was intensified, and the flow turning angle was decreased, while the lag angle was increased. In the range of −4° to 4° angle of incidence, the loss was reduced by more than 3.9%, and the blockage was increased by more than 30.4%. Secondly, the endwall movement increased the leakage flow of the front and rear blades by 12.3% and 9.9%, respectively, but decreased the gap jet flow. Furthermore, the endwall movement enlarged the ratio of the kinetic energy of the leakage flows of the front and rear blades, with the secondary flow kinetic energy becoming dominant. It also increased the loads on the front and rear blades and made the position of the maximum pressure difference move forward in advance. As a result, the morphology and development of the leakage vortices were changed and the formation of the jet vortices was suppressed. In addition, the endwall movement significantly weakened the endwall shear effect and the mixing effect of the gap jet, expanded the circumferential influence range of the leakage flow of the front blade and caused secondary leakage. This resulted in a significant reduction in the entropy production of the front blade, while the change in the entropy production of the rear blade was relatively small. Moreover, the blockages of both the front and rear blades were intensified. The impact of the endwall movement and the increase in the angle of incidence on the front blade of the tandem cascades was greater than that on the rear blade, which was mainly the result of the regulating effect of the gap jet.

Experimental investigation on vibration suppression of a model blade by triangular prism underplatform damper
DU Chenhong, WANG Yanrong, LI Di, LI Hongguang, PENG Tai, SHI Lin
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230739
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An experimental system was developed to evaluate the dynamic response of the blade. This system modulated the standard pressure between the triangular prism damper and the platform by regulating the quantity of weights, so as to validate the variation in damping ratios produced by dry friction dampers under structural vibration stress. By sweeping frequencies around the resonant frequency of the simulated blade test specimen, the amplitude-frequency response curve was obtained, from which the critical damping ratio was computed using the half-power bandwidth method. By measuring the vibration stress, the damping ratio characteristic curve was also acquired. The experimental results demonstrated that the two contact surfaces of the triangular prism damper had different damping effects. Moreover, the computed damping ratio characteristic curve agreed well with the experimental data. It was found that: the inertial load of the damper had negligible influence on the maximum damping ratio; when the actual contact area was small, the damping performance of the damper was unstable; and the length of the shank of the blade was positively correlated with the damping effect of the damper.

Simulation study on transient two phase flow in cryogenic tube chill-down process
LI Zhuolun, YING Yuanyuan, WANG Lei, ZHANG Qidong, LI Yanzhong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230737
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To reveal the transient properties of two-phase flow and boiling heat transfer in cryogenic tube chill-down process, a computational fluid model (CFD) model to account for transient variations in the cryogenic chill-down event was developed. In this CFD model, different heat transfer models were selected to calculate fluid-solid coupling heat transfer rates at different stages of chill-down. The results showed that the flow patterns inside the tube could be divided into four stages, including liquid level rising, film boiling, transition and nucleate boiling, and pipe flooding. Due to the influence of gravity in the development of the interior two-phase flow, the distribution of a general stratified flow with local “upwarped” appeared at the liquid surface position near the tube wall. The thicknesses of the vapor film at the bottom and side wall decreased fluctuatingly from 0.093 mm and 0.124 mm, respectively. Moreover, it was found that the maximum temperature difference at the cross section was about 90 K, and the temperature difference between the tube inlet and outlet reached about 50 K. Owing to the transition from film boiling to transition and nucleate boiling, the local void fraction could increase significantly.

Dynamic modeling analysis of multiple excitations in aeroengine accessory systems
XU Hao, XU Yingqiang, GE Changchuang, LIU Youwei, ZHANG Lan, SUN Xiewen
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230408
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The service conditions of the aero-engine accessory transmission system are complex, the internal and external excitations are coupled with each other, and the excessive vibration often causes local damage to the accessory structure. However, there are few system-level dynamics considerations, and direct test measurement is difficult and has large errors. Considering an aero-engine accessory transmission gear system, the multi-excitation (mesh stiffness excitation, error excitation and friction excitation) dynamic modeling analysis under different working conditions was carried out. By introducing the position angle and displacement projection vector, and using the idea of finite element matrix assembly, a 51-degree-of-freedom dynamic model of a certain type of aero-engine accessory gear transmission system was established; using the potential energy analysis method, the meshing stiffness excitation characterization of alternating single and double teeth was completed. The random function was employed to complete the meshing error excitation characterization, and a friction excitation characterization method was established based on the elastohydrodynamic lubrication model; the variable step size Runge-Kutta method was used to solve the dynamic response of the transmission system, and the dynamic characteristics of the transmission system were analyzed by various internal and external excitations. The results showed that the coupling effect of high speed and low stiffness increased the risk of instantaneous overload, tooth surface detachment and fatigue damage between gear pairs; lubrication conditions, precision grades and gear structures had a greater impact on system dynamics; the gear was the most dangerous, and its vibration margin should be paid attention to. This could provide a basis for the follow-up dynamics research of the central transmission system.

Research on a fast lagrangian algorithm for water droplet collection efficiency in complex configurations
ZENG Tao, WANG Zhaoli, XIONG Huajie, CHEN Yu, ZHOU Zhihong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20220539
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In the numerical simulation of aircraft icing, the Lagrange method has the problems of low efficiency and poor adaptability in calculating complex configurations. Therefore, this paper proposes a fast algorithm for calculating the droplet collection efficiency of complex configurations. Based on the calculation of droplet collection efficiency by the particle statistics method, the Monte Carlo method was coupled to improve the adaptability of the algorithm to complex configurations. The initial droplet release array that can cover all impact components was determined by block tracking and adaptive analysis based on object surface distance. Furthermore, the drip-grid array encryption technology and variable-step acceleration technology based on error control are proposed to improve the computational efficiency, and the relationship between computational efficiency and control variables in the acceleration method is analyzed and obtained. The calculation results show that the developed algorithm can accurately and efficiently obtain the three-dimensional (3D) droplet collection efficiency, which is suitable for complex configurations. It provides a new method and idea for calculating the droplet collection efficiency of aircraft and provides a technical reference for the study of aircraft icing characteristics and the design of anti-icing systems.

Inverse calculation method of starting throttling for turbojet engine based on experimental data
GAO Chuming, JIA Linyuan, ZHANG Zhishu, CHEN Yuchun
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240602
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In order to improve the accuracy of engine starting performance calculation based on the component method, a starting throttling inverse calculation method based on the power extraction method was proposed. It clearly defined the power balance relationship of the starting process, and established the nonlinear equations of the engine starting, so as to reversely evaluate the combustion efficiency based on the fuel flow, rotor acceleration rate and starter characteristics during the starting process. According to the similarity principle, the calculation method of converted torque scaling factor was proposed, the conversion between efficiency characteristics and torque characteristics was completed, and the effectiveness of the method was verified. Furthermore, a pre-ignition starting model was established, enabling the simulation of starting from zero to idle speed. The simulation model was validated based on the experimental data of a micro-turbojet engine, and the results showed that the maximum errors in the rotational speed and P3 during the starting process were 2.81% and 2.22%. This method allowed for an approximate simulation of the starting process and enabled the reverse calculation of combustion efficiency during that process. In addition, the plausibility of the sub-idle component characteristics can be tested. This method can provide a reference for modeling and validation of starting performance for other types of aerospace engines.

Mechanism of “heat-acoustic-vortex” coupling for transverse unstable combustion in an O2/CH4 rectangle rocket combustor
CAO Wei, GUO Kangkang, REN Yubin, TONG Yiheng, LIN Wei, HUANG Weidong, NIE Wansheng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240608
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The potential coupling mechanism of transverse combustion instability in an O2/CH4 rectangle rocket combustor was investigated experimentally and numerically. High-frequency pressure sensors were employed to capture the dynamic pressure characteristics within the combustion chamber. Numerical simulations were conducted using the stress-blended eddy simulation (SBES) and flamelet-generated manifolds (FGM) methods. The results showed that the numerical simulation successfully predicted the transverse combustion instability observed experimentally. The numerical results, including pressure waveform, main frequency, and root mean square amplitude, were in good agreement with the experimental data and theoretical analysis. A comprehensive analysis of the driving mechanism and Rayleigh index of the transverse combustion instability was presented. Examination of the flow field characteristics in the combustion chamber revealed that the transverse pressure wave induced periodic ‘stripping’ of the oxygen jet and vortex disruption. Heat release pulses were generated during vortex fuel combustion and coupled with the first width (1W) mode. Rayleigh index analysis indicated that edge injectors exhibited stronger driving characteristics for transverse combustion instability compared with central injectors.

Propulsion system design method for multi-object kill vehicles based on guidance strategy
LI Wentao, LI Wenbo, HE Yunqin, ZHANG Yiyi, ZHENG Hanyun, LIANG Guozhu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240219
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To further improve the energy management efficiency of the solid divert and attitude control system of the multi-objective kill vehicle (MOKV), and obtain the minimum overall mass scheme, a propulsion system design method for MOKV based on the guidance strategy was proposed. Firstly, a rapid evaluation method for the multi-pulse guidance strategy based on linear covariance analysis was proposed to determine the maximum velocity increment required for each maneuver. Then, the layout scheme of the three-pulse solid divert and attitude control propulsion system with a symmetrical dual-combustion chamber was determined, which featured a simple structure and high controllability. Subsequently, performance parameter and mass models for the propulsion system were established, and an optimal design process of the propulsion system based on the guidance strategy was developed. Through iterative optimization using phase diagram analysis, the mass-optimized solution satisfying size constraints can be obtained, and the design criteria for the sub-interceptors were further provided. Finally, a case design was carried out for typical application scenarios, and the miss distance was evaluated through Monte Carlo random test. The case results showed that the MOKV can carry 12 sub-interceptors, with a total mass of 49.43 kg, an axial dimension of 540.7 mm, and a radial dimension of 231.9 mm. After three pulse ignitions, the maximum miss distance of the MOKV was reduced from the kilometer level to the hundred-meter level and even the ten-meter level, which can achieve precise interception of the target by the sub-interceptors. The theory and method proposed can provide a strong support for the high-efficiency energy management and lightweight design of MOKV.

Multi-parameter optimization technology of spiral bevel gear blank
TAN Yuxin, WEI Jing, CHEN Siyu, CHEN Shilin, ZHANG Aiqiang, SHU Ruizhi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230636
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In order to meet the lightweight requirements of high-power density spiral bevel gear transmission, a multi-parameter optimization technology for spiral bevel gear blank was proposed. Taking the tooth number, modulus, and tooth width of the gear as design variables, the minimum sum of the volume of the gear pair as the objective function, and the working condition limitations, installation conditions, and multiple strength requirements as constraints, the genetic algorithm was synthesized to realize the optimization design of spiral bevel gear blank parameters. Examples with power of 0.75 MW and 5 MW were used to verify the effectiveness of the proposed technique. The results showed that: compared with traditional design methods such as adaptive method and nonlinear mathematical programming method, the proposed technique could achieve global optimization with a success rate of 100% thanks to the adaptability and parallel ability of genetic algorithm; in addition, compared with the design requirements, the redundancy of pitch diameter and tooth width in the 0.75 MW case was 31% and 19.23%, respectively, while that in the 5 MW case was slightly more than 4.69% and 2.65%, showing that the proposed technique could provide effective design margin for designers under different design conditions.

Structural optimization of high-speed needle roller bearing cage with V-shaped pocket
LOU Zhixu, QIU Ming, ZHOU Caihong, ZHANG Wenhua, DONG Yanfang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240220
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To address the problem of poor stability in the cage of needle roller bearings under high-speed working conditions, the HK0608 needle roller bearing was taken as the research object, and a bearing dynamics analysis model was established based on multi-body dynamics analysis software. Meanwhile, the deviation ratio of the cage center of mass vortex radius and the cage slip rate were selected as optimization objectives, and the structure of the bearing was optimized by using orthogonal experimental method, multiple regression, principal component analysis method and non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm Ⅱ (NSGA-Ⅱ) multi-objective optimization genetic algorithm. The results showed that the rotational speed had the greatest impact on the deviation ratio of the center of mass vortex radius, and the radial load had the greatest impact on the slip rate of the cage; when the radial load was 1084 N, the rotational speed was 21036 r/min, and the wall inclination angle was 5.8°, the stability of the retainer was the best. At the same time, the stability of the cage under different rotational speeds and radial loads before and after optimization was compared and analyzed. It was found that the stability of the two cages first increased and then decreased with the increase of rotational speed and radial load, and the stability of the cage of the optimized bearing was improved. The outcomes of the research can serve as a guide for designing the structure of needle roller bearings under high-speed working conditions.

Test of the ground and high-altitude performance on the two-stage lubricating oil pumps in aero-engine
LI Shu, HU Jianping, WANG Jing, LYU Yaguo, TAN Yi, WU Nan
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240217
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Taking a two-stage lubricating oil pump for a specific aero-engine as the object, a testing system was developed to evaluate the flow performance under pure oil medium, meeting the test requirements of the oil pump. Performance tests under pure oil medium were conducted to explore the high-altitude performance of the pump and analyze the impact of various operating parameters on the flow performance of the lubricating oil pump. The results indicated that the volumetric efficiency of the two-stage pump fluctuated by less than 5% with changes in outlet pressure, with the rotational speed ranging from 1003 to 4014 r/min, and outlet pressure below 600 kPa in the ground tests. The oil flow rate demonstrated a linear relationship with rotational speed, increasing in conjunction with the rotational speed, while volumetric efficiency declined. During high-altitude tests, the oil flow rate and volumetric efficiency of the second-stage pump exhibited a slight increase compared with those of the first-stage pump at varying inlet pressures. The oil flow rate and volumetric efficiency of the two-stage pump significantly declined with the reduction in inlet pressure. The oil flow rate and volumetric efficiency of the two-stage pump exhibited a significant decrease at flight altitudes below 8 km. With the increase of rotational speed, the decrease in oil flow rate and volumetric efficiency accelerated. The volumetric efficiency remained below 50% at all rotational speeds until reaching a flight altitude of 12 km.

Identification of compressor surge based on blade tip timing in frequency domain
PING Yan, WANG Zengkun, FAN Zhifei, YUAN Chao, YANG Zhibo, QIAO Baijie
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240476
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An amplitude-identified multiple signal classification (MUSIC) algorithm for blade tip timing (BTT) signals of rotor blades was proposed for identifying surge characteristics of compressors. By analyzing the real-valued sinusoidal signal model of BTT, the relationship between the amplitude and frequency of asynchronous vibrations and the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the autocorrelation matrix was explored, allowing for compensation of the amplitude of the pseudo-spectrum within the framework of the MUSIC algorithm. The experiment of rotor surge identification using BTT technique was conducted. By comparing with fast Fourier transform and the least squares fitting method, the effectiveness of proposed method was verified. The results indicated that surge faults exhibited a significant increase in amplitude and speed fluctuation in the time domain. In the frequency domain, surge faults exhibited low-frequency asynchronous vibration with large amplitude. Compared with Fourier transform and least squares fitting, the proposed method can accurately identify the surge characteristic frequency of 5.3 Hz, and the focusing capability of its amplitude identification was more than three times that of the Fourier transform. The proposed method with higher frequency resolution and amplitude recognition accuracy can effectively extract the characteristics of surge faults in the frequency domain.

Uncertainty analysis of effects of real coupling deviations on aerodynamic performance of compressor cascades
SUN Zezhen, CHU Wuli, GUO Zhengtao, MO Yuqin, LIU Kaiye
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240605
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To investigate the effect of real coupling deviation on the aerodynamic performance of a blade cascade, chord length deviation, thickness deviation, and leading edge radius deviation were applied to a high load compressor blade cascade for research based on the arbitrary polynomial chaos method of moments. The research results showed that compared with the prototype, the probability of an increase in total pressure loss coefficient and a decrease in static pressure coefficient under negative angle of attack conditions was about 79.47% and 92.83%, respectively; under positive angle of attack conditions, the probability of an increase in total pressure loss coefficient was about 91.11%, and the probability of a decrease in static pressure coefficient was about 86.42%. The aerodynamic performance under different operating conditions was most sensitive to the deviation of the leading edge radius. Combined with the analysis of the loss source, it was found that the leading edge loss played a dominant role. Therefore, strict control of the leading edge machining accuracy was required during machining. Compared with the prototype blade, under negative attack angle conditions, the degree of separation in the blade angle region with added coupling error changed significantly, and the separation point, recirculation area, and axial length of the recirculation area increased significantly; under positive angle of attack conditions, the degree of separation in the blade angle region with added coupling error was not significant.

Research progress of water-fueled electric propulsion technology
XIA Bohan, LU Chang, KANG Huifeng, XIA Guangqing, SUN Bin, CHEN Chong, HAN Yajie
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240491
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Electric propulsion, with its high specific impulse, efficiency and long lifespan, has emerged as one of the main space propulsion methods following cold gas and chemical propulsion. Water-fueled electric propulsion, thanks to its non-toxic, pollution-free and low-cost benefits, has increasingly gained attention. A comprehensive summary and evaluation of the current development status of water-fueled electric propulsion technology were conducted both domestically and internationally. Based on the method of thrust generation, it can be classified into three types: electrothermal, electromagnetic, and electrostatic. Result showed that, electrothermal propulsion achieved significant progress in ground experiments and in-orbit demonstrations, making it the most mature water-based propulsion technology. Water-based electromagnetic and electrostatic propulsion technologies are still in the developmental stage but are progressing steadily. Future advancements in water-fueled propulsion technology are expected to focus on the integration of chemical and electric propulsion systems, multimodal propulsion designs, and their application in deep space exploration. With technologies becoming more mature, water-fueled propulsion technology will develop in directions that integrate chemical and electric propulsions.

Non-synchronous vibration of fan blade
LYU Biao, MENG Weihua, CHEN Jian, ZHANG Peng, HOU Ming
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240601
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The fatigue fracture occurred during the low speed performance test of swept-forward fan blades. The cause was investigated to improve the design. The damage caused by blade resonance and flutter was excluded through simulation analysis. The high-cycle fatigue analysis showed that the second-order modal danger point of the fan blades was consistent with the crack initiation position. The analysis suggested that the unsteady flow at the tip generated 6.5 times the rotational frequency exciting force, which stimulated the second-order natural mode of the fan blades. Blade tip amplitude and dynamic pressure measurement experiments verified the analysis results. At the fracture speed, the dynamic pressure signal exhibited multiple non-synchronous frequencies. The amplitude of the fan blade tip was 3.7 mm, and the vibration stress at the crack initiation position was 671.2 MPa. The fan blade skimmed forward greatly, resulting in low local bending mode frequency of the forward-swept part, which was easy to be resonated. Blade improvement measures were taken to remove partial forward-swept of the blade and eliminate the local bending mode. The experiment verified the effective improvement measures. This scheme is of reference significance for the design of forward swept small aspect ratio fan blades to avoid asynchronous vibration.

Simulation study on the spray and mixing characteristics of a liquid-liquid throttleable pintle injector
LUAN Shaolei, WU Jiping, ZHANG Jiaqi, CHENG Peng, XIE Yu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240230
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With the growing use of throttleable liquid rocket engines, a simplified physico-mathematical model for a plane thruster chamber’s unit, equipped with liquid-liquid throttleable pintle injectors, was formulated and numerically simulated. Spray, flow, and mixing characteristics of the injector spray were analyzed. The impact of film angle and momentum ratio on these characteristic was determined. Results revealed a distinct oxygen-rich low-velocity zone, with fluid crushing influenced by total momentum. Flow exhibited a unique recirculation zone beneath the injector sleeve, where vorticity was intensified with momentum ratio rise, unaffected by film angle. Variations in film angle and momentum ratio altered the radial velocity near the impact, affecting the flow rates regionally. Mixing efficiency declined with film angle increase, while kerosene space utilization initially rose then fell with momentum ratio from 1.5 to 3.0, peaking at about 2.37.

Reliability fuzzy allocation of rotating machinery considering failure correlation
DOU Wei, LIU Xiaoyang, SUN Shengdi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240235
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In the reliability design process of rotating machinery, the assumption of failure independence between different components may lead to unsatisfactory results in reliability allocation. Therefore, a reliability allocation method based on failure correlation and fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) was proposed. Based on the analytic hierarchy process model and initial evaluations, a non-fuzzy evaluation matrix was constructed for all system components, aiming to reduce the subjective influence from the initial evaluations. By introducing the load dispersion coefficient, a failure correlation factor reflecting the failure correlation between components was devised to adjust the coefficients of complexity, severity, and occurrence within the evaluation matrix, and the reliability weights of components were calculated. A reliability allocation model was constructed by inputting reliability weights into the Gumbel Copula function. Taking a liquid rocket engine turbopump as an example, a comparative analysis was conducted. Since taking into account failure correlation, the proposed method can provide a more reasonable and lower cost reliability allocation scheme, where the turbine and shell with higher failure hazard were reasonably allocated higher reliability indexes of 0.99982 and 0.99992, and the dimensionless cost of system was 95.21305, much lower than the results under the assumptions of failure independence and negative correlation.

Optimization of transparent liquid profile line reconstruction algorithm based on iterative calculation
WANG Mingyuan, FENG Shiyu, FU Ziqi, WANG Chenchen, FAN Juli
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240233
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The algorithm for reconstructing the profile of transparent liquids from a single viewpoint was investigated. A correction factor was introduced in the iterative error calculation steps to refine the reconstruction process. The influencing factors of the correction factor were explored, and a method for determining it was provided. The validity of the algorithm was verified, and the optimized algorithm was applied to analyze the reconstruction of multiple liquid surface profiles and 3D liquid surfaces. The results showed that the correction factor should be segmented based on the curvature of the curve and the step size of feature point placement during the reconstruction process. After applying segmented correction, the overall accuracy was improved by 30.88%, and the maximum error was reduced by 45.72%. The optimized algorithm enhanced the reconstruction accuracy for synchronized long feature points. For the standard liquid surface profile and the standard 3D liquid surface reconstructed, the number of feature points required to achieve the same accuracy was reduced by 38.46% and 20%, respectively. Additionally, the algorithm demonstrated effective control of cumulative errors and exhibited broad applicability.

Physically enhanced prediction method of extrapolating low speed characteristics of compressor based on PSO-SVR
ZHEN Man, DONG Xuezhi, LIU Xiyang, TAN Chunqing
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230303
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A physically enhanced prediction method based on particle swarm optimization (PSO) optimization support vector regression (SVR) was proposed to address the issue of low accuracy and discontinuous isentropic efficiency of compressor performance at low speed. This method combined several physical extrapolation methods and utilized particle swarm optimization to optimize the support vector regression model parameters for the regression prediction of compressor’s low speed characteristics. The traditional single-stage characteristic parameters of the compressor were converted into corrected torque, and the compressor zero speed characteristic line was extrapolated. The high-speed characteristics were employed as the training set to establish the support vector regression model, PSO was used to obtain the high-precision regression SVR model, and the model was applied to predict the low speed characteristics of compressor. Results showed that the minimum determination coefficient was 0.976, the maximum mean square error was 0.06%, and the maximum average relative error was 8.96% in the prediction results based on PSO-SVR model. The three working states of compressor were predicted at low speed based on PSO-SVR model, including compressor, stirrer and turbine states. Therefore, the prediction method can fully mine the information contained in the data, improve the prediction accuracy of compressor at low-speed characteristics and provide data support for engine starting simulation.

Study on prediction model of combustion efficiency of an integrated flameholder in afterburner
ZHAO Chang, LIU Yuying, LIU Guanghai, XIE Yi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240845
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In order to quickly obtain the combustion efficiency of different downstream positions of the integrated stabilizer under different conditions in the integrated afterburner length design stage. A prediction model of the combustion efficiency along the downstream of the integrated flameholder in the afterburner was proposed and verified based on the combination of numerical simulation and theoretical analysis, under the conditions of 600—1250 K incoming flow temperature, 75—170 m/s incoming flow velocity and 0.08—0.16 equivalent ratio, taking U-shaped integrated flameholder as the research object. At the same time, the empirical prediction formula of turbulent pulsation velocity for an integrated afterburner were determined. It found that the predicted error of the model is less than 4% in the non-fuel spontaneous combustion condition and less than 12% in the fuel spontaneous combustion condition.

Research on internal load of the interface and quality control methods for rotor configuration state
JU Yipeng, WU Fayong, CHEN Xueqi, HUANG Yaoyu, REN Zhiyuan
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240537
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The coupling relationship between the configuration state parameters of the interface-connected rotor system has an important impact on the aero-engine vibration. Taking into account the distribution of component center of mass deviation and skewness of the principal axis of inertial along the axial direction, it was proposed that the essence of rotor configuration state quality control is to optimize and control the consistency of the “three axes”. So that the rotational inertia internal load of the interface was reduced. A virtual assembly prediction model based on measurable geometric and mechanical parameters of rotor components was established. The collaborative optimization of rotor coaxiality, unbalance, and internal load of the interface has been achieved. A closed-loop control scheme covering the entire process of manufacturing-assembly-disassembly has been developed. Engineering applications demonstrate that the engine test first-pass qualification rate was increased by over 15%, while the fluctuation amplitude of the majority of key parameters was reduced by more than 30%.

Research on resonance energy transfer characteristics of helicopter main transmission system
XU Huachao, QIN Datong, XU Zhiliang, WANG Yong, LUO Honglin, YAN Yiqin
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230623
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To make the mechanical model better match the physical model, a dynamic model of the helicopter main transmission system considering the structural flexibility was constructed by using the hybrid lumped parameter/finite element modeling method. Based on the established model, the inherent characteristics were analyzed, and the resonance energy transfer characteristics of the system were comprehensively studied using Campbell diagram and modal energy method. The results showed that the vibration modes of the helicopter main transmission system can be classified into global pure torsional vibration mode, fixed shaft-planetary gear coupling vibration mode, local planetary gear vibration mode and local fixed shaft transmission vibration mode. When the input speed was close to 5210 r/min, the meshing frequency of low-speed stage was easy to cause the resonance of the system, and the vibration energy may be mainly transmitted through gear 6, shaft 5, bearing 10 and bearing seat 10. Among them, gear 6 and bearing 10 were considered dangerous components due to their large modal energy.

Numerical simulation of subsonic impinging jet flow field characteristics and tone mechanism
LI Hao, JIANG Shujie, ZHANG Rongping, YANG Xiaoquan, LIANG Yuxiang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240851
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The noise generated by impinging jets is a critical issue during the takeoff and landing of fighter jets and carrier-based aircraft. However, the mechanism behind the generation of tone in subsonic impinging jets remains poorly understood. This study focuses on an impinging jet with a nozzle pressure ratio of 1.69 and an impingement distance of three nozzle diameters. Large eddy simulation is employed to capture the near-field flow, and an acoustic analogy model is used to predict the far-field noise. The extended Helmholtz decomposition and principal correlation decomposition methods are applied to analyze the modal characteristics and their correlation between the near-field flow and far-field noise. The results reveal that, due to the influence of the impingement plate, a supersonic region appears in the flow field, forming shock cells. The noise modal of the impinging jet exhibit an axisymmetric structure. The tone in the far field is closely related to the shock waves in the near field. The associated modal structure manifests as waves that gradually propagate outward from the impingement region, and the transmission process connects the vortex structures on the flat plate with the shock structures in the free jet region. The pressure field in the near field dominates noise generation compared to the velocity field. The alternating positive and negative amplitude of the modal amplitudes in the impingement region is a key factor in the generation of tone. This study elucidates the mechanisms of impinging jet noise and provides a theoretical foundation for the optimization and control of impinging jet noise.

Research progress on turbine performance and optimization strategy under pulse detonation gas impact
ZHENG Longxi, LIU Kexin, LU Jie, XIAO Zhiyi, HUANG Kang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240471
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The matching problem between pulse detonation combustor and turbine components is one of the difficulties restricting the development of pulse detonation turbine engine. In order to clarify the research progress on turbine performance and optimization strategies under pulse detonation gas impact, the flow characteristics and evolution process of exhaust flow field were briefly introduced with the pulse detonation combustor exhaust characteristics as the starting point. From the aspects of theoretical analysis, experimental testing and numerical simulation, the research status of key issues such as turbine performance evaluation methods, turbine operating characteristics, turbine internal flow characteristics and loss mechanism under pulse detonation gas impact was summarized. The research achievements of Northwestern Polytechnical University in the field of pulse detonation combustor and turbine component matching were reviewed, and the key problems to be solved in this field were prospected. Optimization strategies for turbine performance under pulse detonation gas impact were proposed, including stabilized pressure device, shock attenuation device, and turbine blade optimization design, etc. This indicates that the organic integration of various optimization strategies is one of the future research directions.

Decision-level information fusion-based motor fault diagnosis for electric propulsion systems
CAO Jingqi, WANG Yankai, NIE Minghong, WANG Haitao
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240860
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The permanent magnet synchronous motor is a critical component of electric propulsion systems, and its operational status is integral to the system’s safe functioning. Failure of the permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) can trigger multiple physical quantity changes, making it challenging to achieve accurate fault diagnosis relying on a single signal source. To address this issue, a decision-level multi-channel information fusion fault diagnosis method was proposed, by combining convolutional neural networks and gated recurrent units (CNN-GRU) and improved Dempster-Shafer (D-S) evidence argumentation. Initially, analytical and finite element methods were employed to quantitatively analyze the vibration and current frequency domain characteristics of local demagnetization and rotor eccentricity faults in permanent magnet synchronous motors, thereby enhancing the interpretability of diagnostic results. Subsequently, a decision-level fusion diagnostic model was established, by integrating CNN-GRU and improved D-S evidence theory based on Pignistic probability distance and weighted Deng entropy. Finally, a motor fault simulation tester was constructed, and the model was validated using experimental data. The results demonstrated that multi-channel fault diagnosis is superior to single-channel diagnosis results. The decision-level fault diagnosis based on multi-source data, with the fusion of 4 channels, achieved diagnostic accuracy of 100%, 100%, and 99.3%, respectively, under three operating conditions. The proposed method accurately identified the types of permanent magnet synchronous motor faults, providing a reference for fault diagnosis in electric propulsion systems and offering potential value for engineering applications.

Thermal-flow coupled analysis of a transmission system of accessory gearbox of an aero-engine under multi-branch lubrication state
WEN Wuyi, WANG Qiao, LIU Huaiju, ZHU Caichao, LIN Qinjie
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240451
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Given the lack of analysis methods for thermal-fluid coupling in high-speed gear transmission systems with complex oil branch lubrication, a thermal flow analysis model based on the Multiphase Flow Finite Volume Method was proposed. The flow field and temperature field within the gearbox were studied with this model. Bending and abrupt contraction of the oil route caused significant pressure drops. This affected the jet velocity and oil-air ratio at the outlet, leading to fragmentation of high-speed gear meshing jets and lower lubrication and cooling performance. It was found that the initial structure of the gearbox suffered from jet fragmentation and oil storage issues, resulting in a windage loss of 12.3 kW, which was 85.20% of the total loss. Improvements to the oil system increased the jet velocity and oil-air ratio. By adding oil outlets and installing shrouding, the system’s windage loss was significantly reduced to 5.22 kW, increasing the transmission efficiency from 93.54% to 96.67%.

Experimental investigation of aerodynamic instabilities in a multistage high pressure ratio compressor
LI Hongxin, JIA Bobo, CHEN Yuxi, ZHANG Zhibo, LIANG Caiyun, QUAN Fuxiang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230302
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The aerodynamic instability inception of aero-engine multistage high pressure ratio compressor has weak feature, complicated mechanism and difficulty in detection and prediction. A systematic experimental investigation of rotating stall and surge inception in a full-size multistage high pressure ratio axial flow compressor was developed. The rotating stall and surge characteristics at different rotate speed and angel of variable vanes were obtained by using a multi-section, multi-phase, high sample rate test method combined with the whole ring and sector uniformed measuring point distributions. These efforts aimed at providing an important research basis for compressor aerodynamic stability research and aero engine active safety control. The results showed that at the relative corresponding speed of 0.8 and 1.0, the instability was manifested as surge; before entering the surge state, the amplitude and order of the circumferential modal wave of inception characteristic frequency increased gradually; the stage leading to instability was different at different speeds. The influence of variable vanes angle was reflected in the modal wave amplitude change before surge.

The farthest transfer path and minimum energy loss criterion for complex space pipelines and their vibration reduction applications
LI Hui, LI Shaoliang, SUN Kaihua, SUN Zhanbin, WANG Xin, ZHANG Bingjie, MA Hui
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240457
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The criterion of the farthest transmission path minimum energy loss for complex space pipelines was proposed. Based on the clarification of the connotation and determination basis of such a criterion, a finite element model of complex space pipeline system was created, and the division of vibration transmission path and the prediction of vibration power flow curve corresponding to different transmission paths were also achieved. A complex pipeline vibration transmission testing platform was established. By comparing the calculation results between experimental tests with finite element predictions, it was found that the maximum calculation error for the first three natural frequencies was 3.5%, both mode shape results matched well, and the variation trend of the vibration power flow curves at the output end of the pipeline system under different transmission paths obtained by the two methods demonstrated a good consistency, with the maximum error of the power flow peak only reaching 12.9%, which verified the correctness of the model. In addition, such a criterion can be employed to rank the farthest transmission path of the vibration of space pipelines, and after combining with the power flow loss results obtained under different resonance states, the main vibration transmission path can be effectively identified. The research results can provide a new ideal and approach for the vibration reduction, isolation, and avoidance of complex space piping systems in aero-engines.

Effect of boundary layer combustion on near-wall heat and mass transport processes of hydrogen and hydrocarbon fuel films
HUANG Jinzhi, LI Kun, WEI Jianfei, ZUO Jingying, LI Xin, ZHANG Silong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240465
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Large eddy simulations of hydrogen and hydrocarbon fuel films with boundary-layer combustion were conducted, focusing on the effects of boundary-layer combustion on the near-wall heat and mass transport processes of fuel films. The results showed that boundary layer combustion effectively reduced the heat and mass transport fluxes between the film and mainstream, which enhanced the heat insulating performance of the film. However, the decrease in heat flux within the hydrogen film was not adequate to offset the negative impacts of heat release and consumption of hydrogen with high heat capacity during combustion, leading to a significant deterioration of the heat insulating performance during boundary layer combustion. On the contrary, the reduction of heat flux in the hydrocarbon film had synergistic effect with the heat absorption of the near-wall pyrolysis reactions, leading to a substantial enhancement in the heat insulating performance of the hydrocarbon film.

Uncertainty analysis of turbine nozzle area and turbine characteristic correction based on measured data
TAN Jianing, ZHOU Zhihong, LIU Huoxing
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240535
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Based on the measured data of throat area and blade surface geometry, the uncertainty distribution of throat area was analyzed by numerical simulation method on the basis of quantitative modeling of surface geometry deviation. Using this as a characteristic correction variable, polynomial fitting was used to establish a turbine characteristic correction method considering the deviation of throat area. The results showed that the dispersion of the high-pressure turbine throat area was between −1.08% and 1.4%, and the average mass flow increased by about 1.813%; when measuring three cross-sections, the maximum measurement area error can reach 3%. Increasing the number of measurement cross-sections can effectively reduce the measurement error; the mass flow rate and efficiency prediction error of the turbine characteristic correction model can be controlled below 2% through stepwise fitting and training verification.

Research and formula construction on wind resistance temperature rise characteristics of the bolt structure on rotor-stator cavity
XIE Xianci, SUN Dan, REN Guozhe, ZHOU Jianjun, ZHAO Yizhen, LU Dezheng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240482
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The theoretical model of the windage resistance heating characteristics of the bolt structure in the rotor-stator cavity was analyzed. A numerical solution model for windage resistance heating characteristics of the bolt structure in the rotor-stator cavity was established to analyze the internal flow field characteristics of the rotor-stator cavity and study the influences of structural and operating parameters on windage resistance heating of the bolt structure in the rotor-stator cavity on the basis of verifying the accuracy of the solution model. The theoretical formula for windage resistance heating of the bolt structure in the rotor-stator cavity was constructed using the correction coefficient method. The research results indicated that when the bolt rotated with the rotating disc, the surface of the bolt interacted with the viscous airflow through friction, and the temperature of the gas increased, resulting in windage resistance heating effect. Under the working conditions studied in this article, when the speed increased from 6000 r/min to 15000 r/min, the wind resistance temperature rise coefficient of the bolt structure increased by 24.2%; the inlet flow rate increased from 2.2 g/s to 8.0 g/s, and the wind resistance temperature rise coefficient of the bolt structure decreased by 51.5%; when the number of bolts increased from 6 to 36, the wind resistance temperature rise coefficient of the bolt structure increased by 65.1%; the theoretical formula for windage resistance heating was caused by the bolt structure of the rotor-stator cavity, which can accurately calculate windage resistance heating caused by the bolt structure of the rotor-stator cavity. This article has provided a theoretical basis for the analysis of windage resistance heating characteristics of the bolt structure of the rotor-stator cavity.

High-order sliding mode differentiator-based active disturbance rejection attitude control of a compound high-speed helicopter
YIN Xinfan, NIE Bowen, AN Honglei, JIA Shengde, MA Hongxu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240461
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The flight principle of the compound high-speed helicopter was analyzed, the control strategies for different flight modes were designed, and the flight dynamics model was constructed. An attitude active disturbance rejection control algorithm based on high-order sliding mode differentiator was proposed to address the problem in accurately measuring system states caused by sensor noises and complex flight environment. Then an attitude tracking control system for the compound high-speed helicopter was constructed in MATLAB/Simulink, and simulation comparison was conducted with PID (proportion integral differential) controller and LQG (linear quadratic Gaussian) controller. The research results indicated that the proposed controller can quickly and stably track the target attitude angle without overshooting. Compared with PID controller and LQG controller, the error convergence speed increased by 31.5% and 64.2%, respectively. Moreover, under noise disturbance, the maximum tracking error was 34.2% smaller than LQG controller and 39.5% smaller than PID controller.

Rolling bearing RUL prediction based on Pearson correlation coefficient statistical features
LI Jiesong, LIU Tao, WU Xing
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230630
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To obtain health indicators that can accurately describe the degradation process, a new health indicator based on envelope spectrum statistical features and Pearson correlation coefficient was proposed for remaining useful life prediction. Firstly, a first prediction time identification method was proposed based on the Boostrap sampling method and the 3 sigma principle to obtain a suitable full-life degradation threshold. Secondly, the envelope spectrum probability distributions at different time points were calculated and the health index was obtained based on the Pearson correlation coefficient. Finally, the remaining useful life of bearing was predicted by a hybrid model of exponential and linear regression. The experimental results showed that the proposed health index can effectively reflect the bearing degradation trend, and the prediction accuracy of the hybrid exponential and linear regression model was improved by 23.7% compared with other prediction models.

Transonic unsteady aerodynamic characteristics in heavy gas medium
LIU Yongping, OUYANG Yan, MENG Shaofei, KOU Xiping, LU Bo, XIA Hongya
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240470
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The unsteady transonic aerodynamic characteristics of a NACA64A010 airfoil in air and heavy gas medium R-134a were simulated by using the Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations (RANS) and the Spalart-Allmaras (SA) one-equation turbulence model. Under the same Mach number, Reynolds number and reduced frequency, the calculation results of simple harmonic motion in pitch showed that the distribution of modulus and phase of unsteady pressure coefficient Cp in heavy gas medium was obviously different from that in air, the unsteady lift coefficient Cl was not different from that in air medium, and the amplitude and phase of pitch moment coefficient Cm were different from those in air medium. The transonic similarity law was applied to the unsteady aerodynamic force correction, and the amplitude and phase of pitch moment coefficient Cm were transformed into air similarity, but with the increase of reduced frequency, the correction effect of transonic similarity law became worse. Through analysis of pitching moment work, it was shown that if the unsteady aerodynamic force in heavy gas was not corrected by similarity, the flutter characteristics in air and heavy gas could be different, thus affecting the evaluation of flutter characteristics in heavy gas wind tunnel. This study can provide a basic support for the follow-up research on flutter characteristics of aircraft in heavy gas media and the development of correction methods.

Influence of non-uniformity of fouling thickness on the aerodynamic performance of compressor cascade
TU Panpan, GAO Limin, YANG Song, YANG Guang, WEI Peiyu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240467
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Three distribution forms of uniform fouling thickness, leading edge fouling thickness and trailing edge fouling thickness were established for the typical thickness distribution of compressor blade fouling, a diffuser cascade was taken as the research object, and numerical simulation was carried out to study the influences of different distribution forms and sizes of fouling on the degradation of aerodynamic performance of the compressor cascade. The results showed that the uniform fouling thickness overestimated the degradation of aerodynamic performance caused by the non-uniform thickness distribution of fouling on real compressor blades. The results of all three thickness distribution forms showed that the degradation of aerodynamic performance was more pronounced under negative incidence. Compared with the trailing edge fouling thickness, the effect of leading edge fouling thickness on aerodynamic performance degradation was more significant. When the maximum thickness of fouling was similar, the loss caused by the leading edge fouling thickness increased by 84.35% and the pressure ratio decreased by 0.98% compared with the trailing edge fouling thickness, which further illustrated the fact that the modelling of the compressor blade fouling should take into account its non-uniform distribution location and size to obtain more reliable results in the assessment of the aerodynamic performance degradation.

Circumferential non-uniform flow characteristics and stall criterion of eccentric compressors
YAO Zihang, WANG Hao, SUN Binhe, ZHANG Dingyu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240354
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Under actual operating conditions of compressor, factors such as shaft eccentricity, casing deformation or machining and assembly errors may lead to circumferential non-uniform characteristics of blade tip clearance, yielding an important impact on its performance, especially its stability. Taking NASA Rotor 67 as the research object, the circumferential non-uniform conditions caused by shaft eccentricity were studied numerically. The circumferential non-uniform distribution conditions of tip clearance were established by means of casing-rotor separated-domain modeling, and the three-dimensional compressor flow field under three eccentricity conditions was simulated to obtain the circumferential non-uniform distribution rules of flow field, and the stall criteria of compressor with circumferential non-uniform clearance were established based on the "equivalent clearance principle". The results showed that the increase of tip leakage flow in the large clearance area of the eccentric rotor led to the intensified blocking effect, and the local tip flow coefficient decreased and got closer to the stall boundary, while the small clearance area was opposite. The extremum position of flow coefficient did not coincide with that of gap and had a certain phase delay. The stalling flow coefficient of the eccentric rotor was close to that of the concentric rotor with the average clearance of large gap sectors. Therefore, the equivalent principle of "average clearance of large gap sectors" can be used as the criterion for estimating the stalling point of the circumferential non-uniform gap compressor.

Analysis of aerodynamic interaction characteristics of tilting wing aircraft in helicopter mode
SUN Huixun, YUAN Mingchuan, YANG Yongfei, CHEN Jinhe, HUANG Shuilin, FAN Feng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240473
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The wing/rotor aerodynamic interference of multi-rotor tilting wing aircraft in helicopter mode was analyzed. Computational model for the aerodynamic interference analysis was established based on CFD method. The aerodynamic interference of the wing/rotor in hover and forward flight was numerically calculated, the influence of aerodynamic interference on the aerodynamic characteristics of the wing was analyzed, and the influence law of flap and aileron deflections was further studied. The results showed that, under the influence of rotor wake, the wing generated a large backward force, accounting for 5.4% of the total rotor force. The flap and aileron deflections during hovering can achieve effective longitudinal and heading maneuvers, and the flap and aileron up deflections during forward flight can reduce the backward wing force by 30%, thereby increasing the maximum forward flight speed.

Aeroelasticity of labyrinth seal ring for aero-engine
WANG Wen, XU Meipeng, ZHAO Bingxi, SUN Dan, MENG Guang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240455
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Based on the energy method for numerical calculation of aeroelastic stability of turbo-mechanical blades, a simulation method for solving the aeroelastic stability of labyrinth seal rings was developed. Based on the geometrical parameters of the grate tooth sealing ring in the standard literature, a numerical model of the aeroelastic stability was established, and the accuracy of the numerical model was verified. The effects of cavity width, wall thickness and sealing clearance on the aeroelastic stability were studied. The results showed that the calculation results of the aeroelastic stability of the labyrinth seal ring had the same instability nodal diameter and the same aeroelastic stability trend as the standard literature. Therefore, the accuracy of numerical method to solve the aeroelastic stability of labyrinth seal ring was verified. With the increase of the width of the tooth cavity, the aeroelastic stability was worsened, and the influence of the width of the tooth cavity on the aeroelastic stability increased with the pressure ratio. With the increase of wall thickness and sealing clearance, the aeroelastic instability was improved, and the influence of wall thickness and sealing clearance on the aeroelastic stability decreased with the pressure ratio.

Study on enhanced heat transfer of power-law fluids in microchannels using flexible vortex generators and tandem cylinders
PEI Yiyao, GUAN Xintao, HUANG Jinglin, WANG Zhihua, LI Jie
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240458
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Electronic components are prone to overheating and failure during operation. Microchannel heat sinks (MCHS) has the advantages of compact structure, good heat exchange performance, and broad application prospect. A wall-mounted flexible vortex generator (FVG), a tandem column, and a non-Newtonian fluid were utilized to enhance the heat transfer in a microchannel. The finite element method in Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) format was used to solve the continuity, momentum, and energy equations describing the flow-solid coupling in microchannels. The Flow-induced Vibration behavior and heat transfer performance of a power-law fluid in a symmetric wall-mounted FVGs channel were investigated by adjusting the spacing between the FVGs and the columns, and varying the power-law exponent (n) of the fluid under the condition of a fixed distance between the two columns. When the distance between the downstream column and the flexible plate Gx=1.5 and the power-law index n=1.2, Nusselt number Nu increased by 184% and the thermal performance coefficient increased by 45% compared with the straight microchannel.

Flow characteristics of leading edge erosion subsonic airfoil under low Reynolds number condition
SHI Lei, ZHENG Yuxiang, FANG Wenbo, GUO Shuhan, XIONG Jie
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240728
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Taking the subsonic airfoil of a turbofan engine fan blade as the research object, numerical simulation of the original airfoil and two leading edge erosion airfoils at five atmospheric heights was carried out with reference to the Committee on Extension to the Standard Atmosphere(COESA) standard atmospheric model, so as to explore the influence of leading edge erosion on the flow characteristics of subsonic cascade in high altitude and low Reynolds number environment. The results showed that at 0° angle of attack, the low Reynolds number condition weakened the sensitivity of the airflow to the leading edge morphology, so that the pressure distribution at the leading edge, the flow separation and transition of the boundary layer on the suction surface, and the separation degree of the trailing edge of the three airfoils tended to be consistent. Finally, the increase of total pressure loss caused by the leading edge erosion became smaller with the decrease of Reynolds number, and the total pressure loss coefficient and pressure ratio of the three airfoils tended to be consistent. At the angle of attack of 4°, the leading edge erosion can promote the occurrence of transition at low Reynolds number and reduce the degree of trailing edge separation, so that the total pressure loss was less than 0° angle of attack; when the inlet Mach number was 0.6, it reduced by 23.6%, and when 0.8, it reduced by 41.2%.

Experimental study on laminar combustion characteristics of bio-jet fuel
LIU Yu, ZHANG Yuanhang, WANG Jinduo, WANG Peng, MA Hongan, ZENG Wen
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240861
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This work focuses on the laminar combustion characteristics of a certain bio-jet fuel with hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) technology. The laminar burning velocity (LBV) of HEFA bio-jet fuel and HEFA bio-jet fuel/RP-3 mixed fuel were obtained by a constant volume combustion experimental device. The experimental parameters include equivalence ratios (0.8—1.4), initial pressures (0.05, 0.1, 0.15 MPa), initial temperatures (450, 470 K) and HEFA mixing ratios (0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5), et al. The effects of the equivalence ratio, initial pressure and initial temperature on the LBV of HEFA bio-jet fuel and the HEFA mixing ratio on the LBV of HEFA/RP-3 mixed fuel were analyzed. It is found that with the increase of equivalence ratio, the LBV of HEFA bio-jet fuel shows a trend of increasing first and then decreasing, and its peak value appears near the equivalence ratio of 1.1. As the initial pressure increases from 0.05 to 0.15 MPa, the LBV of HEFA bio-jet fuel decreases by 13.54 %. As the initial temperature increases from 450 to 470 K, the LBV of HEFA bio-jet fuel increases slightly. With the increase of HEFA mixing ratio from 0 to 0.5, the LBV of HEFA/RP-3 mixed fuel increases by 3.85 %. The results show that compared with RP-3 jet fuel, although the carbon number distribution of HEFA bio-jet fuel is higher, its chemical composition is dominated by alkanes, which leads to its LBV higher than that of RP-3 jet fuel, so that the LBV of the mixed fuel after blending HEFA is slightly increased. This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of bio-jet fuel in aircraft engines.

Influence of riblet structure on loss and stall of cascade at low Reynolds numbers
LI Xiang, CHI Zhidong, WANG Shimin, ZHOU Zhengtian, YANG Guangwei, JIANG Bin, ZHENG Qun
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240373
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To broaden the effective attack angle range of the blade cascade under the influence of low Reynolds number and achieve the purpose of blade cascade expansion and loss reduction, numerical and experimental researches on a small deflection angle diffuser blade cascade were conducted. Three riblet-structures with different angles were selected to control it by studying the main characteristics of turbulence after blade stall. The research results indicated that diffusion type surface ridges are an effective means to expand the effective attack angle of the blade cascade and reduce losses. Its characteristic was represented by expanding the positive stall boundary without sacrificing the loss of the design angle of attack, with a maximum reduction of 17.7%. No-angle riblets achieved reduction at a high angle of attack, with a maximum reduction rate of 19.58%. Overall, the reduction effect of diffusion type riblets was better than that of non-angle riblets and better than that of convergence type riblets. In addition, it was found that the width and peak loss of the wake decreased after reduction, and the diffusion line of the wake shifted towards the pressure surface side.

Fault warning method for aircraft engine rolling bearings based on characteristic energy
LUAN Xiaochi, ZHAO Junhao, SHA Yundong, LIU Xinhang, ZHANG Wenhao, YANG Jie
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240094
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A method for real-time monitoring of rolling bearings in aircraft engines based on characteristic energy was proposed to address the challenging issue of real-time monitoring of rolling bearings in aircraft engines. This method first decomposed the original vibration signal using CEEMDAN to obtain several components, and then calculated the kurtosis and correlation coefficient of each component. Subsequently, based on the kurtosis-correlation coefficient criterion, it selected strong impact components for reconstruction and performed envelope demodulation to maximally retain effective information related to bearing fault impact components. Finally, the method calculated the characteristic energy of faulty and normal bearings from the information in the envelope spectrum, established a diagnostic baseline and characteristic energy belt, and achieved monitoring of bearing operating status. The effectiveness of this approach was validated using data from the Case Western Reserve University deep groove ball bearing test rig, a constructed rolling bearing test rig, and a test rig for a certain type of turbofan aircraft engine bearing component. The results showed that the proportion of the characteristic energy of the outer ring fault bearing in the whole envelope spectrum energy was 59.5%—75.9%, and the method can provide an effective means for the fault diagnosis and online monitoring of the main bearing of aircraft engine.

Unsteady aerodynamic interference of tilt-quadrotor due to multi-vortex effect
ZHANG Xiayang, LUO Bin, ZHAO Qijun, GUAN Tong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240216
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Considering the complex aerodynamic interference phenomena in the helicopter and fixed-wing modes of the tilt-quadrotor, a set of numerical methods suitable for simulation of the interference flow field of the tilt-quadrotor were established based on the CFD method. The aerodynamic interference between the rotor multi-vortex system and the wing and fuselage was systematically simulated, and the occurrence and evolution mechanisms of unsteady aerodynamic characteristics were revealed. The results showed that in the helicopter mode, the blade root vortex generated by the front rotor could act on the upper surface of the front wing and roll up the secondary vortex below the wing. The blade root vortex generated by the rear rotor could be attracted by the tip vortex of the front rotor, and the obvious left shift phenomenon may occur and act on the leading edge of the rear wing. In the fixed-wing mode, the tip vortex dragged out by the front rotor could move backward rapidly, and the aerodynamic interference with the rear rotor was less. The front/rear rotor had less influence on the fuselage pressure distribution, and the fuselage as a whole showed typical fixed-wing fuselage pressure characteristics.

Study on tensile properties of SiCf/TC17 composites and strength analysis of blade-ring structure
SHI Duoqi, HAO Wenqi, LIU Changqi, HUANG Hao, ZHAO Wenxia, LI Jia, YANG Xiaoguang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230626
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Longitudinal tensile tests were carried out on SiCf/TC17 composites at room/high temperature to investigate the tensile behaviors. The damage evolution and failure mechanisms were revealed based on microscopic fracture morphology analysis. Afterwards, a constitutive model was developed to describe the tensile behaviors of SiCf/TC17 composites. The results showed that the ultimate tensile strength of SiCf/TC17 composites decreased with the increasing temperature, while the nonlinear segment of the stress-strain curve increased. The major failure mechanisms at room temperature lied in multiple fractures of the interfacial reaction layer and random breakage of weak fibers, whereas large-scale interface debonding and fiber pullout, matrix cracking and fiber breakage were more common at high temperatures. The results of different strength-predicted models demonstrated that the failure mode of SiCf/TC17 composites at room temperature was controlled by local loading sharing, while the high-temperature ultimate tensile strength was more consistent with the global loading sharing model. The stress-strain curve of SiCf/TC17 composites was simulated by the proposed constitutive model with coupling fiber cumulative damage. The simulation results exhibited a trend similar to that of the experimental data at 25 ℃ and 450 ℃. Finally, based on the tensile properties obtained from the tests, finite element stress-strain analysis and static strength calibration of the TMCs blade-ring structure were carried out. The result indicated that the blade-ring structure exhibited a significantly elevated strength reserve factor at the typical service temperature.

Performance dispersion control of aero turbofan engine
WANG He, WANG Jun, SHI Lei, ZHAO Su, ZHAO Mingyang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240543
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Research on the dispersion control methods during the engine acceptance test process is a key to control performance dispersion throughout the entire life cycle of aero turbofan engine. Based on the deviation of component characteristics and geometric area, carry out research on between engine matching and performance dispersion. The control methods of fan pressure ratio tolerance ±0.75% and rotors relationship ±0.5% is proposed. Tests on 10 new engines, thrust dispersion reduces from ±4.9% to ±2.2% and exhaust gas temperature dispersion reduces from ±2.0% to ±0.7%. Based on the control methods of fan pressure and rotors relationship, an engine performance degradation model which characterizes the relationships among thrust degradation, working time, exhaust gas temperature and repair is established to solve thrust dispersion during the whole life cycle. The control method of exhaust temperature margin 20—30 ℃ of new engine is proposed. Endurance test on 1 engine, intermediate state thrust is degraded 1.2%. The superimposed thrust dispersion of the other 9 new engines is ±3.4%, Which is solving the thrust dispersion problem during the whole life cycle.

Uncertainty analysis of the impact of manufacturing errors on the performance of multi-stage compressors
MENG Dejun, SHI Wenbin, ZHANG Haoguang, SHI Lei, XU Pengfei, WANG Dingxi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240553
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To access the coupled impact of real blade manufacturing errors on the performance of multi-stage axial compressors, This paper improves the global Kriging model by introducing the sparse non-intrusive polynomial chaos method. Subsequently, the surrogate model describing the relationship between manufacturing error and compressor’s aerodynamics is trained at a lower training cost. Finally, the quantitative impact of manufacturing errors on the operational performance and stability margin of a multi-stage compressor are obtained. Moreover, based on Sobol sensitivity analysis, the geometric errors of the compressor stages with the greatest impact on performance and stability margin are identified. The research results indicate that under the impact of manufacturing errors, the mean and standard deviation of the mass flow rate variation at the compressor operating point are −0.47% and 0.064% respectively. The mean and standard deviation of the efficiency variation at the operating point are −0.314% and 0.031% respectively. The leading-edge radius error of the first-stage rotor significantly impact the performance of the operating point, with contributions of 44.83% and 47.06% to the variance of mass flow rate and efficiency respectively. The cumulative contribution of stagger angle errors of each rotor to the mass flow rate at the operating point is significant, with a total contribution rate of 52.77%. The mean and standard deviation of the comprehensive stability margin variation are −0.19% and 0.146% respectively. The comprehensive stability margin is most sensitive to rotor’s stagger angle errors, with a cumulative contribution exceeding 95% from all rotor stages.

Fault feature extraction method of aircraft engine rolling bearings based on comprehensive dynamic screening
LIU Xinhang, LUAN Xiaochi, ZHAO Junhao, XIAO Bang, SHA Yundong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240210
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In view of the problem that the fault signal of aero-engine rolling bearing is often affected by high frequency and wide background noise, and the difficulty to extract and characterize the features, a new fault feature extraction method for rolling bearing was proposed. This method firstly performed wavelet packet decomposition on the bearing vibration signal and calculated the kurtosis value, correlation coefficient value, and energy ratio of each node component. Then using variance as an indicator, the most suitable weight for different vibration signals was found and integrated into comprehensive dynamic screening indicators. The contribution of each component was calculated. The first i node components with contribution reaching the threshold for reconstruction was selected to obtain a denoised new signal. Finally, the weak fault features of bearings were extracted through envelope spectrum analysis. Through verification by simulation signals, the signal-to-noise ratio of the denoised signal increased by 8.82 dB compared with that before denoising. Simulated tests on the intermediate shaft bearing failure of a certain type of aircraft engine and the main shaft bearing failure of a certain type of turbofan aircraft engine were conducted, effectively validating the methods proposed. Results indicated that the method presented accurately extracted the fault feature frequencies and their harmonics of the rolling bearings in aircraft engines, thereby achieving fault diagnosis. Through theoretical analysis and test validation, it can be considered as one of the effective methods for complex signal processing and diagnosis of rolling bearings in aircraft engines.

Mechanism effect of circling parameters on the helicopter unsteadyblade/vortex interaction
ZHOU Xu, ZHAO Guoqing, ZHAO Qijun, CAO Chenkai
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240110
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The influences of circling flight parameters on the unsteady blade/vortex interaction characteristics were studied comprehensively. An efficient and accurate simulation method for the blade tip vortex considering flapping and circling correction was established. The airloads of the fuselage and tail rotor were calculated by the numerical fitting of wind tunnel test data. Based on this, a comprehensive trim method of balancing the efficiency and accuracy was constructed. Afterwards, under the trim condition, the distributions of the rotor wake and aerodynamic loads in different circling states were simulated, revealing the influence mechanism of circling flight parameters on the unsteady blade/vortex interaction characteristics. The results showed that the vortex was distorted under rotor disc after $ {\varPsi {=60}{\text {°}}} $ and certain segments of the vortex rolled into the region above the rotor disc after $ {\varPsi {=90}{\text {°}}} $ on the inner side of the circling direction with low circling speed and small radius. The resulting continuous and concentrated interaction led to rapid changes in the vertical induced velocity, causing abrupt changes in local aerodynamic loads. The circling direction did not affect the influence mechanism of blade/vortex interaction. Instead, it affected the harmonic characteristics of aerodynamic load and the first order component was most sensitive to the circling direction. With the increase of circling radius, the weakening of wake distortion led to the rapid disappearance of the concentrated interaction phenomenon above rotor disc. Other interactions within the rotor disc became prominent gradually, causing the distribution of aerodynamic loads to move along the circumferential direction. As for the circling radius, the aerodynamic loads above the fifth order fell out fast, and the influence range of lower order aerodynamic loads was wider than higher order parts. The increase in circling speed stretched the wake vortex, weakening the blade/vortex interaction phenomenon in spatial distribution. The aerodynamic loads of each order showed the same changing trend.

Study of turbofan engine full envelope acceleration control schedule based on similarity conversion of N-dot
WANG Xinyi, ZHENG Qiangang, ZHANG Haibo
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240351
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To solve the problem that the rotor acceleration (N-dot) acceleration control schedule has insufficient applicability in the full envelope range, an all-envelope acceleration control method based on similarity conversion N-dot is proposed. First, it is proved and verified that the steady-state similar conversion error of fan speed, compressor speed and turbine front temperature of turbofan engine is small on total temperature line of fan inlet. Then, it is analyzed that N-dot can directly reflect the size of residual power to ensure the high precision of dynamic process similarity conversion. Then, a finite number of isotherm operating points covering the full working envelope of the engine are selected, and the converted N-dot acceleration control schedule under different total temperature is constructed. Finally, expand the accelerated control schedule to work points on non-isothermal lines by linear interpolation of neighboring isotherms, and the application of N-dot acceleration control method in all envelope is realized. The simulation results show that compared with the traditional method on open-loop fuel-to-air ratio acceleration control schedule, the acceleration time of the proposed method is shortened by 5.31% and 10.32% at different operating points of the same isotherm, and the acceleration time of the non-isotherm operating point is shortened by 57.74%. The acceleration time of the full operating envelope is within 2.3—12.3 s and each parameter does not exceed the limit. The proposed method satisfies the control requirements of rapidity and safety in the whole envelope range of the engine.

Tiltrotor aircraft automatic conversion control adapted to lift and thrust regulation
YU Xin, ZHAO Yanqin, CHEN Renliang, YU Tengzhong, ZHOU Pan
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240479
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An automatic transition control method considering aircraft lift and thrust characteristic was proposed, and the effectiveness was evaluated by measurement of pilot workload. The lift and thrust between rotor and wing in conversion corridor were analyzed through steady-state calculation, and a desired conversion path and nacelle rate distribution in different phases were planned. The collective pitch and angle of attack were introduced to adjust the rotor lift and thrust and wing lift respectively to match the desired path. In the control structures of collective pitch and angle of attack, feedforward and command schedule of static path parameters were introduced to adapt to the lift and thrust characteristics of the aircraft, and the error between static planning and dynamic tilting was eliminated by combining conquer altitude feedback. A pilot model was introduced and the workload was quantified by wavelet analysis. Compared with the maneuver executed by a pilot, the automatic transition control can effectively reduce the pilot workload, the maximum energy amplitudes of the collective and longitudinal inputs were reduced by 33% and 27%, respectively. And the frequency components of both controls were reduced to below 0.8 rad/s, indicating level 1 handling quality rating. Meanwhile, the automatic transition control eliminated the dynamic error effectively, with smaller tracking error of desired path and height variation.

Simulation and experiment on laminar combustion characteristics of methane/ammonia mixture
LI Qiujin, ZENG Wen, LIU Yu, LUO Mengmeng, ZHANG Yuanhang, WANG Peng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240486
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The laminar combustion characteristics of methane/ammonia mixture at the constant volume combustion bomb were measured at the initial pressures of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 MPa, the equivalence ratios range of 0.8—1.4, the temperatures of 390, 420, 450 K, and the ammonia mixing ratios of 0.1, 0.3, 0.5. The effects of the equivalence ratio, initial pressure, initial temperature and ammonia mixing ratio on the laminar combustion characteristics of methane/ammonia mixture were obtained. Furthermore, the laminar burning velocities of methane/ammonia mixture were calculated using three detailed chemical kinetic mechanisms. The results showed that, as the equivalence ratio and initial pressure increased, cracks or cellular structures appeared on the flame front surface of methane/ammonia mixture, and the flame stability deteriorated. At the same time, the initial temperature and ammonia mixing ratio had a relatively small impact on the flame front structure and flame stability. The laminar burning velocity of methane/ammonia mixture showed a pattern of first increasing and then decreasing as the equivalence ratio increased, with the maximum value occurring at the equivalence ratio of 1.0. As the initial pressure and ammonia mixing ratio decreased or the initial temperature increased, the laminar burning velocity of methane/ammonia mixture gradually increased. Meanwhile, compared with the calculated results of the Okafor mechanism and NUIGMech 1.1 mechanism, the laminar burning velocities of methane/ammonia mixture under multiple conditions calculated by the Konnov mechanism (201 species, 2300 reactions) agreed well with the corresponding experimental data.

Fatigue microcrack initiation mechanism of TC4 alloy based on sampling Moiré method
WANG Qinghua, QI Qi, YAN Xiaojun
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240575
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In order to investigate the microcrack generation mechanism of Ti-6Al-4V alloy material for aero-engine, the microscale displacement and strain distributions of a Ti-6Al-4V alloy before and after microcrack initiation were measured in a tensile-tensile fatigue test using the sampling Moiré method and local phase unwrapping algorithm. The positive and shear strain distribution characteristics of the microcracks near the notch before and after the initiation were measured and analyzed by the alloy surface micro-scale grid images taken with scanning electron microscope. And the microcrack occurrence process was specifically analyzed using strain distributions in conjunction with the images. The obtained results showed that the microcrack initiation on the specimen was not caused by tensile strain concentration, but by shear strain concentration. The sampling Moiré method with the local phase unwrapping algorithm can effectively measure the strain distributions even in the presence of irregular cracks or large stains on the specimen surface.

Research overview of air-assisted injection technology for aviation heavy fuel
WANG Dongfang, YIN Penghao, LEI Jilin, DENG Xiwen, JIA Dewen, OUYANG Qiming, WANG Baojian
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240500
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Air-assisted fuel injection (AAFI) technology, known for its excellent atomization and fuel adaptability, is a key solution for poor atomization of heavy fuel and mixture formation issues in high-altitude conditions. The applications and progress of AAFI technology were reviewed within low-altitude economy and single-fuel contexts, and a prospective analysis of challenges and potential trends was carried out. Result showed that, aerodynamic forces were crucial for fuel atomization and fragmentation. Spindle-shaped and anchor-type vortex structures in AAFI sprays enhanced atomization through gas-liquid interaction and shear instability, influenced by spray field speed, nozzle structure, and flash boiling. Most studies focused on macroscopic spray formation, while there was little research devoted to micro-scale gas-liquid coupling and system-level adaptability. Air supply posed a major challenge, as existing solutions increased power system weight and limited unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) endurance. AAFI technology showed potential for dual-fuel engines and low/zero-carbon fuels, with hydrogen, ammonia, and natural gas being taken as possible gaseous media for AAFI.

Study on noise reduction by phase control of twin propellers using IDDES numerical simulations
HE Huixian, WANG Yue, SONG Wenping, HAN Zhonghua, LIU Song, CAO Desong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240370
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Propeller phase control technology is an effective active noise control method for turboprop aircraft. Current research on this technology primarily relies on theoretical analysis and experimental studies, which have certain limitations in revealing flow field details and understanding noise reduction mechanisms. An improved delayed detached eddy simulation (IDDES) combined with the Ffowcs Williams-Hawkings (FW-H) acoustic analogy method was employed to conduct phase control noise reduction research on a scaled twin-propeller model of a specific turboprop aircraft. Detailed analysis of the impact of phase angle differences on the noise reduction performance of a twin-propeller system was conducted, offering an in-depth exploration of the flow mechanisms associated with propeller phase control. The results indicated that the numerical method used can effectively simulate the phase control noise reduction effects of twin engines. By adjusting the phase angle differences between the propellers, a significant reduction in noise levels was achieved at specific observation points. For instance, at the midpoint of the shaft line in the twin-propeller disk plane, when the phase angle difference was set to 30°, the overall sound pressure level at this observation point was reduced by 15.37 dB compared with 0° phase angle difference. The pressure and density fluctuation amplitudes at this point were significantly reduced, demonstrating the typical phase control noise reduction characteristic of interference cancellation between high and low-pressure areas. The distribution of pressure and density fluctuations on the disk plane exhibited a swirling petal-like radiation pattern. Further analysis showed that as the phase angle difference between the twin propellers increased, the thickness noise and loading noise components at the midpoint of the centerline between the propellers first decreased and then increased, reaching their minimum values at a phase angle difference of 30°.

Swirl characteristics of inward turning combined power inlet at low speed
LAN Lei, LIN Zhengkang, HUANG Hexia, WANG Kun, LI Fangbo, CAI Jia, TAN Huijun
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240331
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The swirl characteristics of the inward turning inlet under low Mach number and the influences of import and export parameters were obtained by simulation. The results showed that at low speed, the flow coefficient of the inlet was large. Affected by the shape of the “V” lip, the encircling flow around the lip was significant, and there was a strong velocity gradient along the width direction. A pair of strong counter-rotating vortices were generated inside the lip, and gradually separated from the lip wall in the curved inner flow channel. When the incoming Mach number was low or the exit AIP plane Mach number was large (the flow coefficient was large), the vortex scale generated on the lip side was larger. The swirl angle of the outlet AIP cross section showed a “V” anti-symmetric distribution. With the increase of the outlet Mach number, it gradually developed into a “W” anti-symmetric distribution. The large-scale swirl angle extreme area merged with the small-scale swirl angle extreme area near the center of the pipeline, which increased the airflow distortion index. The swirl distortion index SC60 increased by about 1 times, and the circumferential total pressure distortion index Δσ0 increased by an order of magnitude.

Unsteady flow characteristics in hyper-burner with trapped vortex cavity during mode transition
ZHONG Shilin, PENG Weikang, KANG Yudong, DENG Yuanhao, HOU Lingyun
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240749
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To capture the flow characteristics during transitions in a trapped vortex cavity hyper-burner, a rectangular model was designed. A three-dimensional dynamic mesh simulation method was employed to investigate the flow characteristics of the hyper-burner under three different regulation schemes of rear variable area bypass injector (RVABI): baseline scheme (Case A), slow-then-fast scheme (Case B), and fast-then-slow scheme (Case C). The operating conditions included a mass flow rate of 1.5 kg/s, turbine inlet temperature of 550 K, ramjet inlet temperature of 300 K, and a RVABI movement duration of 2 s. The flow characteristics, mass flow distribution characteristics, and the mixing characteristics were obtained. The results indicated that: the flow characteristics of the three schemes were basically consistent. 0—0.16 s, although the adjustment of the RVABI affected the shape and core position of vortex within cavity, a complete and stable vortex structure can still be established. The flat RVABI had a relatively weak mixing, which was less than 0.3. Among the three schemes for 0.25 s, Case B had the largest mass flow ratio of cooling channel and the smallest total pressure loss. The total pressure loss mainly occurred within region 0.36>x/D>0.63 (where x was the position along flow direction, D was the length of hyper-burner).

Remaining life prediction method for aero-engine turbine blades oriented to on-condition maintenance
ZHAO Yan, CHEN Ruoqi, SHEN Tianbao, LIU Yupeng, WANG Xuemin, HU Dianyin
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240532
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A framework for calculating the life consumption of aero-engine turbine blades oriented to on-condition maintenance was proposed. An engine system performance model based on the long-/short-term memory network was established, and the fast calculation of the turbine blade thermal simulation model instream flow cross-section parameters based on the measured flight reference was achieved. A fast mapping method of turbine blade temperature/stress field based on the reduced-order model was presented. Furthermore, the load information of the dangerous parts of the turbine blade were extracted, and the high-precision remaining life prediction of the turbine blade was implemented. Compared with the traditional simulation methods, the maximum relative error of the proposed airflow cross-section parameter model calculation results did not exceed 5%. The proposed fast temperature/stress field mapping algorithm calculated the temperature field root mean square error within ±5 K and the stress field root mean square error within ±3 MPa, and the computation speed was improved by more than 99%. The high accuracy and high efficiency of the turbine blade load state assessment and remaining life calculation in a flight cycle were achieved.

Effects of film hole diameter variations on overall cooling performance of a rotating turbine blade
YOU Ruquan, QUAN Sheng, CHEN Wenbin, DU Zequn, LI Haiwang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240533
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In view of the problem that the film hole diameters are different from their design values caused by laser drilling and coating spraying during the manufacturing, the effects of film hole diameter change on the cooling effectiveness in different regions of the blade were analyzed for a rotating turbine blade. According to the statistics from a real engine, the diameter of the film hole was larger after laser processing but smaller after coating spraying relative to the design value. Based on this, different models were established and conjugate heat transfer simulations were carried out. The results showed that the change of film hole diameter had a more significant effect on the cooling effectiveness in the region with strong external heat transfer boundaries. The comprehensive cooling efficiency near the trailing edge region was the best when the film hole diameter reached the design value, and the efficiency was positively correlated with the film hole diameter in the other positions. The increase of the film hole diameter significantly improved the comprehensive cooling efficiency by 164.13%/mm, which was far more than 78.72%/mm when the film hole diameter decreased. The change of film hole diameter had a great influence on the cooling efficiency of the leading edge, and the average influence degree can be up to 254.62%/mm, which need to be paid more attention in the design.

Study on probability distribution of characteristic parameters of temperature field at outlet of a full-annular combustor
ZHANG Guangyan, ZHANG Chi, WANG Bosen
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240536
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A comprehensive statistical analysis was employed to evaluate the influences of key parameters on outlet temperature distribution factor (OTDF) and radial temperature distribution factor (RTDF) in mass-produced aero-engine combustors. Six parameters of combustor, including the flow rate of and the axial installation position of fuel injectors, and the diameters of primary holes and dilution holes on the liner, were statistically proposed. Utilizing the probability density distribution functions (PDFs) of these six dimensionless parameters, an equal area spacing method was applied for sampling of these parameters as inputs into a developed low-order prediction model for the full-annular combustor outlet temperature distribution. The prediction model facilitated rapid calculations under varying parameter conditions and yielded the probability density distributions of OTDF and RTDF. Within the 95% confidence interval, the values of OTDF and RTDF respectively did not exceed 1.044 and 1.169 times of their large-sample means. Further analysis on the dispersion of OTDF and RTDF within a unified benchmark range of 0.9 to 1.1 relative to the statistical means of these six parameters in the mass-produced engines was conducted, revealing the diameter of the dilution holes on the liner as a highly sensitive parameter affecting the dispersion of combustor outlet temperature distribution performance.

Numerical study on breakup, evaporation, and combustion characteristics of kerosene droplets under detonation waves
CHEN Qingyun, ZHANG Qibin, YANG Rui, FAN Wei
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240377
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Numerical investigation was conducted with VOF (volume of fluid) multiphase flow model and RNG (re-normalization group) k-ε turbulence model to explore the effects of detonation waves on the breakup, evaporation, and combustion characteristics of RP-3 kerosene droplets. Through adjusting the initial pressures (20, 30, 40 kPa) under different equivalence ratios (0.8 to 1.2), the evolution of the droplet breakup morphology, characteristics of evaporation, and flame shape were obtained. The results indicated that, under the detonation wave, the main stages of the evolution of RP-3 kerosene droplet breakup can be categorized into the wrinkling, squeezing, development, and the stable period according to the characteristics of the droplet morphology. The evaporation characteristics of the droplet were relatively less influenced by the Weber number, the linear relationship between windward displacement S and We was fitted, with the liquid phase mass fraction remaining within the range of 41% to 56% before the break-up morphological profile was stabilized. The liquid-phase evaporation rate increased over time and then gradually decreased. As the Weber number increased, the rate of displacement growth on the windward side of the droplet decreased, while the rate of flattening accelerated. During the combustion process, the "pinch" flame became more compact and penetrated deeper. The size and curvature of the swirling flame also gradually increased, and irregular fully enveloping flame shapes became more complex.

Bag breakup process and dynamical analysis of liquid jets in crossflow from dual perspectives
HE Haoji, ZHANG Tongyu, GUO Zhihui
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240367
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Experimental study on visualization of bag breakup process under different viewpoints in transverse airflow was conducted using high-speed camera combined with backlighting method. The gas Weber number varied within the range of 5.5—50 and the liquid-to-air momentum flux ratio varied within the range of 20—60. In the tests, the formation and breakup of bags and the effect of aerodynamic conditions on them were analyzed. It was found that in the spreading images, the Weber number of the gas affected the breakup mode; the number of bags generated increased with the increase of the jet flow ratio, the onset length of the bag was linearly related to the dimensionless number consisting of the injection volume ratio and the Reynolds number of the liquid, and the onset time of the bag was a constant; the breakup length and time of the bag were both linearly related to the Weber number, and empirical relations for the characteristic quantities associated with bag breakup in non-turbulent flows were proposed. Finally, the bag breakup instability and the special structure of the flowing and spreading directions were qualitatively analyzed by proper orthogonal decomposition. The results showed that the special phenomenon of jet splitting was observed on the spreading image and dominate the energy; the fast Fourier transform (FFT) frequency ratio of the occurrence of the spreading upward bag ring to the body of the bag fluctuated between 1.5—1.6; and the increase of the liquid-to-air momentum flux ratio made the bag structure complicated.

Morphology and response characteristics of CH4/H2 staged swirling flame to external acoustic forcing
LIU Kunpeng, FU Chen, WANG Xiaoyang, WANG Meng, MENG Sheng, KONG Chengdong, ZHANG Man, GAO Yi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240341
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The effects of hydrogen fraction and stratification ratio on the CH4/H2 staged swirling flame morphology and thermoacoustic response characteristics were investigated through experimental research. The OH* chemiluminescence (OH*-CL) technique and particle imaging velocimetry (PIV) were used to obtain information on heat release and flow field, respectively. The results showed that, under low stratification ratio conditions, the D-shape flame was discovered in the case of absence of hydrogen blending. Under the conditions with the low stratification ratio, the flame transitioned to an S-shape flame as the hydrogen fraction increased, while the overall flame length gradually decreases. Under conditions with high stratification ratio, the flame changed into L-shaped. Furthermore, velocity fluctuations with varying amplitude at 200 Hz were applied to the incoming air, the flame response characteristics under different hydrogen fractions and stratification ratios were analyzed. The different position in the combustor exhibited different sensitivity to velocity fluctuations by altering the flame morphology influenced by the hydrogen fraction and stratification ratio, resulting in varying response levels of primary frequency. Specifically, as the hydrogen fraction increased, the heat release response of the S-shaped flame was enhanced. However, with the increase in stratification ratio, the heat release response of the L-shaped flame diminished. These findings are significant for optimizing low-emission combustor designs and advancing the development of hydrogen engines.

Study on calculation of thrust characteristics of a propulsive micro turboprop engine
HEI Shaohua, YANG Chen, SHI Chenyue, YANG Jinguang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240376
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The thrust of the propulsive micro turboprop engine was produced primarily by the propeller. Not only did the nozzle generate residual thrust, but also it could make complex aerodynamic interference with the propeller. In order to explore the variation of thrust characteristics of propulsive micro turboprop engines under interference, the feasibility of the MRF (moving reference frame) method in calculating thrust characteristics of propulsive micro turboprop engines was verified. The CFD (computational fluid dynamics) calculation for the integrated configuration of the propeller, nozzle and nacelle was conducted. The influences of different nozzle pressure ratios, injection angles, propeller speeds, and incoming Mach numbers on the thrust characteristics of the engine during the idling and cruise states were obtained. It was found that, in the ground state, when the injection angle was 0°, the thrust coefficient of the propeller was greater than 0.1, and the maximum difference of the total thrust can reach 36% under the same pressure ratio; when the injection angle was 0°—60°, the propeller thrust coefficient decreased with the pressure ratio, but increased at the injection angle of 90°. In the cruise state, the injection angle and pressure ratio had less influence on the thrust coefficient of the propeller. In contrast, the propeller thrust coefficient decreased with the incoming Mach number and increased with the propeller speed. In these two states, the nozzle’s remaining thrust was maximum, and the total thrust was maximum, showing good thrust characteristics.

Influence of backflow duct on the buzz of two-dimensional hypersonic inlet
XU Chenglong, YANG Linlin, XIE Wenzhong, PAN Jiangdong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240340
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The impact of backflow ducts on buzz in a two-dimensional hypersonic inlet was studied. The influence mechanisms of different backflow duct configurations were analyzed through unsteady numerical simulations. The results indicated that placing a backflow duct on the lower wall of the internal contraction section generated a weak compression system and expansion waves at the outlet, causing the external compression wave to shift outward, which increased spillage and alleviated airflow accumulation. This, in turn, suppressed downstream back-pressure growth and significantly reduced pressure fluctuations in the contraction section. However, the suppression effect on high-amplitude pressure fluctuations in the isolator section was limited. Placing a backflow duct on the lower wall of the isolator primarily curbed the forward movement of the terminal shock, reducing high-amplitude pressure fluctuations in the mid-region of the isolator. The combined layout of both backflow ducts effectively reduced pressure fluctuations throughout the entire inlet, with RMS values in the contraction and isolator sections decreasing by up to 43.7% and 58.7%, respectively.

Intelligent compensation identification algorithm for missile dynamic derivatives based on unstructured dynamic mesh technology
ZANG Jianwen, LIU Jun, SU Hongxing, LIU Kai
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240330
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An intelligent compensation identification algorithm for missile dynamic derivatives based on the unstructured dynamic mesh method is proposed. This algorithm combines the unstructured dynamic mesh method with forced harmonic oscillation and other methods to quickly obtain offline data of missile dynamic derivatives. A deep neural network is constructed based on the deviation between the offline data and experimental values to perform online intelligent compensation for missile aerodynamic derivatives. This algorithm relies solely on offline data and a deep neural network to intelligently compensate and identify the longitudinal aerodynamic derivatives of the standard Finner missile model, achieving accurate predictions of static stability derivatives and combined dynamic derivatives, with the residuals of the compensated dynamic derivatives reduced by 75%. The algorithm has high computational accuracy, and it can be extended to intelligent compensation identification of lateral and directional dynamic derivatives.

Performance seeking control of adaptive cycle engine based on Bayesian optimization
ZHU Xinyu, XU Siyuan, XIAO Hongliang, WEI Pengfei, FU Jiangfeng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240112
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According to the performance seeking control of adaptive cycle engine in multiple operating modes, an engine performance optimization control strategy based on surrogate model and Bayesian optimization was proposed to reduce the number of engine model calls and calculation time, and avoid local optimization problems. This method built an adaptive cycle engine surrogate model based on the high-precision component model and the Gaussian process regression. It used penalty functions and indicator functions to transform the optimization problem with constraints into an unconstrained problem. The performance seeking control system based on the adaptive cycle engine model was verified with three optimization modes: minimum fuel flow at constant thrust, minimum turbine temperature at constant thrust, and maximum thrust at maximum dry and full afterburner throttle settings. The simulation results showed that the Gaussian surrogate model constructed with a small number of samples significantly reduced the number of engine model calls, effectively cut down the amount of calculation, and avoided the problem of falling into a local loop during the engine model calling process; the Bayesin optimization algorithm used an active learning strategy to independently increase sample points and update the model based on the convergence condition evaluation agent model; the Bayesian optimization algorithm with global search characteristics can overcome engine performance problems. The optimization algorithm overcame the disadvantage of relying on manual experience, providing an effective solution for engine performance optimization. Optimization results showed 1501.27 N enhancement in maximum thrust mode, 0.38% reduction in minimum fuel consumption mode and 7.9 K reduction in minimum turbine temperature mode for adaptive cycle engine with a core-driven fan respectively.

Advances in microphysical properties and detection approaches of high-altitude ice-crystal clouds
MA Yijian, CHAI Delin, YI Xian, WANG Qiang, WANG Xian
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240372
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Engine icing arising from the entry of ice crystals into aircraft engines is a significant factor endangering flight safety. There is a scarcity of systematic summaries on the key microphysical properties of high-altitude cloud ice crystals and the methods for detecting them, which are crucial for understanding the ice formation process. To grasp the current state of research on the microphysical characteristics of ice crystals in high-altitude clouds, both domestic and international, a literature review was conducted for summarizing the current status of research on the classification of ice crystal shapes, ice crystal size, total water content (TWC), and their detection methods in high-altitude atmospheric clouds. The study also categorized and summarized the distribution characteristics and variation patterns of ice crystal shape and size with cloud type, altitude, and environmental temperature, as well as the variation patterns of TWC with cloud altitude, environmental temperature, and exposure length. Results showed that the shape of ice crystals was influenced by the type of cloud; the size (largest dimension) of ice crystals was closely related to their shape; and the TWC in clouds varied with cloud exposure length, altitude, and environmental temperature. Based on this, and in conjunction with the characteristics of high-altitude ice crystal detection technology, the challenges faced in the research and development of detection technology for the microphysical properties of high-altitude ice crystals and clouds were summarized. The primary challenges were encapsulated in the difficulties associated with real-time observation and classification of ice crystal particles, the impact of environmental factors and limitations in geographical applicability, the challenges in acquiring ice crystal particles necessary for experiments, and the constraints imposed by the detection technology itself. These issues underscored the complexity of advancing our understanding and capabilities in this field.

Research on aerodynamic optimization design of variable geometry turbine with large flow adjustment range
LI Mufan, ZHOU Kun, ZHOU Yage, ZHOU Zhihong, LIU Huoxing
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240258
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Variable geometry turbine with large flow regulation range is a crucial component of advanced variable cycle engine in the future. Numerical simulation was employed to analyze the flow loss characteristics of a single-stage variable geometry turbine with a flow regulation range exceeding 170% during extensive flow regulation, and the meridian flow channel, velocity triangle, guide vane and rotor blade profile of the turbine were optimized based on the loss source. The results showed that the efficiency of the optimized turbine was improved within the range of 100%—170% flow regulation, and the efficiency of the turbine at small flow points was 8.8% higher than that before optimization. The design of larger leading-edge diameter and negative angle of attack could help reduce the blade profile loss at small flow rate. Compared with the contraction design, the guide vane meridian channel flat design significantly reduced the tip and root clearance of the guide vane and effectively cut down the leakage loss. Increasing the outlet Mach number of the rotor could help reduce the end wall loss of the rotor blade root and improve the rotor efficiency.

Fouling modeling based on multiple cosine functions and its influence on aerodynamic performance of compressor cascade
GAO Limin, TU Panpan, YANG Song, WEI Peiyu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240379
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To simulate the irregular roughness characteristics of a compressor blade surface, a geometric model describing the irregular roughness of a compressor cascade was established based on multiple cosine functions, so as to capture key parameters of compressor blade roughness characteristics. Using a diffuser cascade as the research subject, the effect of different fouling rough structure parameters on the aerodynamic performance of the diffuser cascade was investigated through numerical simulation. The results indicated that cascade fouling led to aerodynamic degradation and increase of flow loss, with the deterioration of aerodynamic performance being more pronounced with higher fouling roughness structure heights, especially at negative incidences. In comparison, the width of the fouling rough structure had a lesser effect on aerodynamic performance degradation. The total pressure loss was more sensitive to fouling than the pressure ratio; for instance, when fouling caused a maximum increase of 145.75% in total pressure loss, the corresponding pressure ratio decreased by only 3.07%.

Prediction of full-condition vibration trend of aero-engine based on combined model
YAO Shangpeng, WANG Yankai, LUO Xiao
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240209
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The steady state and transition state are intertwined during the operation of aero-engine, resulting in strong nonlinearity and high time variability of vibration trend data. In view of the problems of single working condition and low prediction accuracy in the existing vibration trend prediction research, a combined model was proposed to predict the vibration trend of an aero-engine based on the full working condition. The improved variational modal decomposition algorithm (IVMD) was used to decompose the vibration data to weaken the nonlinearity and time-varying nature; the improved sparrow search algorithm (ISSA) was used to optimize the network parameters of the IVMD-BiLSTM prediction model; and the prediction performance of the prediction model was examined based on the vibration trend data of the aircraft engine under the steady state and transition state conditions. Finally, the prediction performance of the model was examined under steady state and transitional conditions based on aero-engine vibration trend data. The model validation results showed that: for the vibration trend data in full operating conditions, after data decomposition and optimisation of the combined model parameters by the ISSA algorithm, the CEI of the prediction effect can be up to 55.13%; besides, the combined model had excellent prediction performance for the vibration trend of steady state and transition state in different states, and the model had good generalization.

Optimization of aero-engine pneumatic pressure test method in flight test by using a pressure scanner
NIU Wenjing, LU Yuen, XUE Wenpeng, SONG Jiangtao
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240336
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In the aero-engine flight test, due to the large number of testing parameters of the test engine, the number of installed sensors is large, which contradicts that the airborne space is limited. In addition, water droplets easily flow into the pressure measuring pipe and freeze during the flight, resulting in the failure of airflow pressure measurement. Focusing on the above issues, the method of using a pressure scanner instead of traditional pressure sensors to measure engine airflow parameters was proposed, and a method of reverse blowing and heating the pressure measuring pipe was presented. The adaptive design of pressure scanner system on an airplane, high pressure gas reverse blowing and heating and control design, and verification of the above design by flight test were carried out. The results show that the use of pressure scanner for air flow pressure measurement and scanning valve reverse blowing and heating method can effectively solve the contradiction between the limited space of the aircraft and large number of installed sensors, avoid the problem of invalid measurement due to the water accumulation or icing in the pressure ducts, and ensure the effective measurement of test engine pressure parameters. This method has good application value in flight test of aircraft.

Study on influence of combustor length on lean premixed swirl flame combustion instability
CAI Kaiyuan, FENG Songjiang, CAO Wei, GUO Kangkang, TONG Yiheng, LI Xiaoliang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240743
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To study the influence of combustor length on swirl combustion instability, experiments were conducted in a model combustor based on a gas turbine design under different equivalence ratios. High-frequency pressure sensors and photomultiplier tubes were used to simultaneously measure pressure oscillations within the combustor and heat release oscillations characterized by CH*. High-speed photography and laser-induced fluorescence were employed to capture flame structures. Results showed that the combustor length has a minor effect on the time-averaged shape of the flames; stable flames tend to form a “V” shape, while unstable flames tend towards an “M” shape, with the “M” shaped flames covering a larger area. The combustor length affects the main resonant frequency and pressure amplitude of unstable combustion. Shorter combustors have higher main resonant frequencies and lower pressure amplitudes, with pressure oscillations and heat release oscillations being coupled. Unstable flames experience flashback on both sides, with swirls in the outer shear layers exerting a “pulling” effect on the flame, leading to surface wrinkling and ultimately forming “island” distributions. The overall heat release intensity is associated with the flame shape, and periodic thermo-acoustic oscillations cause the flame shape to switch between “V” and “M” forms.

Research on fast response pressure sensitive paint technology multi-frequency pressure verification system and its application
OUYANG Bo, GAO Limin, LEI Xiangfu, SHI Hang, WANG Lei
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240736
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The dynamic pressure analysis capability of PSP (pressure sensitive paint) technology at high spatial resolution is constrained by multiple factors. Reliable dynamic data feedback is urgently required for its technological iteration. A multi-frequency pressure generator was designed and constructed based on the theory of rectangular resonant cavity. The spatiotemporal pressure of the first five low-frequency standing wave modes was numerically and experimentally studied using frequency domain analysis and PSP technology. The results show that the installation position of the sound source will affect the excitation effectiveness of the standing wave mode. All theoretical standing wave modes can be excited while the installation position is located near the top corner of the wall. The real-time dynamic PSP results are severely affected by time-domain noise, resulting in poor reliability of quantitative results. The pressure measurement results based on phase averaging demonstrate that the constructed multi-frequency pressure generation system effectively achieves the excitation of standing wave modes and the formation of corresponding spatiotemporal pressures at the design frequency. Under single sound source input, spatiotemporal dynamic pressure with a amplitude of approximately 0.8 kPa can be generated. The ability of the typical PSP dynamic measurement system was verified, achieving a spatial resolution of 4 points per mm2 and a measurement accuracy of 50 Pa in a dynamic pressure environment with a frequency of 1192 Hz.

Response prediction modeling and experiment study of helicopter tail drive system
CHEN Guowang, TANG Qian, LI Heng, YANG Zhen
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240364
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To solve the problem of predicting the vibration response of the helicopter tail drive system during actual operation, a model for predicting the response of the helicopter tail drive system based on rigid-flexible coupled multibody dynamics was established. A simulation test bench of the system was built to analytically compare with the predicted value of the proposed model. The results showed that the response prediction model of the system can reflect the meshing frequency and the octave components consistent with the test data, and the error of the effective value of the vibration acceleration was within the range of −23.9%—20.6% under the conditions of variable rotational speed and variable load, which proved that the reliability of the proposed vibration response prediction method was demonstrated in the comparative results. The results provide a theoretical and experimental basis for the high safety service of helicopters.

Study on fuel grade strategy for dual-stage counter-rotating multi-point direct injection combustor
ZHAO Ruolin, KONG Wenjun
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240359
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To optimize the scheme of a dual-stage counter-rotating multi-point injection combustor, numerical simulations were employed to study the effects of fuel staging schemes and pilot stage fuel proportions. The feasibility of the research methodology was validated; the emission characteristics of different fuel staging schemes under high and low operating conditions were explored; the impact of pilot stage fuel proportions on combustor performance in the LC (low condition)-3 scheme was investigated. The results showed that the LC-1 and LC-3, with the main nozzles distributed, performed better in overall performance compared with the LC-2 and LC-4 with the main nozzles concentrated. The LC-3 with 6 main nozzles performed better in NOx emissions than the LC-1 with 3 main nozzles, while the LC-1 was slightly better than LC-3 in CO emissions. The LC-3 scheme demonstrated greater overall advantages according to current standards. Under high operating conditions, the HC (high condition) scheme with 9 main nozzles exhibited slightly lower CO emissions but higher NOx emissions compared with the LC-3. In the LC-3, as the pilot fuel proportion increased, both CO and NOx emissions showed an upward trend, and when the pilot fuel proportion reached 25%, the NOx emission reached its lowest value of 1.59×10−5.

Influence of cage clearance on air curtain effect of angular contact ball bearing
LI Penghua, QIU Ming, GONG Ping, PANG Xiaoxu, ZHU Dingkang, LIU Jiaqi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20250001
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To improve the lubrication efficiency and application range of bearing jet lubrication, this study investigates the causes and influencing factors of the air curtain effect within high-speed angular contact ball bearings. Based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), a finite element analysis model is constructed for the single-phase flow field characteristics within the bearing chamber. The flow field characteristics of the bearing under different guide/pocket clearances and rotational speeds are analyzed. Based on the Q criterion in the second generation vortex recognition technology, The evaluation method and evaluation standard for the air curtain effect are put forward; and the formation mechanism of the air curtain within the bearing chamber is analyzed. The effects of different rotational speeds, guide clearances, and pocket clearances on the air curtain effect are compared. The main influencing factors of the air curtain effect are analyzed using an orthogonal experimental method. The results show that the air curtain effect within the bearing chamber intensifies as the bearing speed increases. Increasing the guide and baffle hole clearances can reduce the air curtain effect. The impact of rotational speed on the air curtain effect is much greater than the impact of cage clearance changes. The baffle hole clearance has a more significant influence on the bearing's air curtain effect compared to the guide clearance.

Creep-fatigue damage evolution and life prediction of high-temperature alloys considering thermal corrosion
XU Mengyue, ZHAO Gaole, LI Shaolin, QI Hongyu, YANG Xiaoguang, SHI Duoqi
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240260
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Considering the failure of nickel-based superalloys due to creep-fatigue in hot corrosive environments, a corrosion-creep-fatigue life prediction method based on the continuous damage eigenstructure was proposed. The ontological equation and damage evolution equation of DZ125 nickel-based superalloy under the complex stress state of corrosion-creep-fatigue were established, and the user subroutine for the calculation was developed. The corrosion-creep-fatigue life of DZ125 alloy at different temperatures was predicted. The full-life damage evolution of the material was simulated to study the damage mechanism of the material at different temperatures and holding times. The results indicated that the life predictions fell within three times the dispersion factor. The damage evolution curves showed that at 850 ℃, corrosion damage dominated the damage evolution process in DZ125 alloy, while creep damage dominated the damage evolution process at 980 ℃. The research results are of great significance for the strength design and life assessment of aero-engine hot end components.

Experimental study on evaporation characteristics of n-Al/decane droplet heated by laser
ZHOU Xinyuan, HAO Feng, CAO Qing, LI Junwei, SHI Baolu, WANG Ningfei
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240733
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To investigate the application of aluminum nano-particles (Al NPs) as high-energy additives in hydrocarbon fuels, experiments were conducted using n-decane, oleic acid (OA), and Al NPs as fuel, surfactant, and metal additive, respectively, to prepare single n-Al/decane droplet. The effects of aluminum particle mass fraction (1%~15%) and laser power (9.1~100.0 W) on the droplet evaporation and combustion characteristics were studied under infrared laser excitation at a wavelength of 1064 nm. The results showed that the addition of Al NPs significantly accelerated droplet evaporation and resulted in micro-explosions and combustion phenomena. Micro-explosions were the key to igniting the n-Al/decane droplet. The ejected Al NPs were ignited by laser in the air, forming a flame that promoted the combustion of fuel droplet. By increasing the laser power and aluminum content, the temperature rise of droplet can be accelerated and the frequency of micro-explosions can be increased, thereby improving the evaporation rate of droplet. As the mass fraction of Al NPs increased from 2.5% to 15%, the ignition sensitivity of droplet significantly enhanced, and the minimum laser power required to ignite droplet was reduced from 83.3 W to 28.0 W.

Performance analysis of centrifugal compressor based on time-marching one-dimensional method
YANG Chen, TANG Qing, LI Jinguang, WU Hu, YANG Jinguang
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240250
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The one-dimensional method plays an important role in the design and development of centrifugal compressor. A one-dimensional analysis model of centrifugal compressor and corresponding computational program were developed based on the time-marching solving method. To achieve the accurate performance prediction, an inviscid blade force model and a viscous force model were introduced into the one-dimensional governing equations as body-force source terms, to simulate the flow deflection inside the impeller and the viscous effects, respectively. Then, the program was used to analyze both the characteristics of a large-scale centrifugal compressor with low-speed and a high-speed centrifugal compressor, and the predicted results were compared and verified with relevant experimental data or three-dimensional numerical simulations. The results indicated that the model can quickly and accurately evaluate the centrifugal compressors’ performances and the flow parameters distributions inside the impeller passage, which also showed its initial ability to naturally simulate choke condition and its good potential for application in centrifugal compressor performance evaluation during a preliminary design stage.

Robustness and mechanical effects of double set tooth connection for large bypass ratio fan rotor
BAI Yurou, WANG Yongfeng, MA Yanhong, HONG Jie
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240124
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Using the finite element method, a robustness assessment was conducted for a double-tooth connection structure in a high bypass ratio fan rotor. The analysis focused on deformation coordination and interface contact states under various working loads, with special attention being paid to extreme conditions like blade loss. The model considered the clearance between double set tooth centering surfaces and assessed its impact on the rotational inertia excitation loads. Results indicated that under normal working loads, the large bypass ratio engine fan experienced minimal impact on interface contact characteristics. However, blade loss induced significant lateral loads, causing rotor tilt and generating substantial contact stress in the sleeve tooth connection, reaching up to 2.5 times normal working load. Furthermore, clearance fit of tooth centering surfaces can lead to tilt in the inertia spindle, generating rotational inertia torque excitation, increasing rotor vibration response, and amplifying dynamic loads on the fulcrum.

Study on combustion flow field characteristics of integrated afterburner with non-uniform inflow
GU Yefeng, WANG Yibo, LIU Yunpeng, LI Jinghua, YAN Yingwen
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240138
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When the real afterburner operated in a fast transient transition state, the complex incoming flow caused the flow field to deviate from the design points, resulting in a poor combustion performance. In order to study the influence of non-uniform inflow on the combustion flow field characteristics of an afterburner, the flow field of an integrated afterburners with non-uniform velocity inflow and non-uniform cosine rotation angle inflow was studied numerically. The results showed that: with the increase of non-uniform inlet velocity, the velocity gradient in the integrated afterburner flow field increased radially. In the combustion flow field, the chemical reaction core zone and the high-temperature zone shrank, indicating the combustion performance became worse; With the increase of non-uniform inlet cosine rotation angle, the vortex structure between the struts expanded while the vortex intensity strengthened gradually. In the combustion flow field, the chemical reaction rate increased. The high-temperature zone became larger and shifted towards the center of the flow field radially which indicated a superior combustion performance; with the increase of inflow non-uniformity, the flow resistance loss coefficient of the integrated afterburner increased while the total pressure recovery coefficient declined, showing the increment of the flow resistance loss.

Survey of test data correction method in heavy gas wind tunnel
LIU Yongping, XIA Hongya, LU Bo, ZHA Jun, YU Li, KOU Xiping
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240126
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The data correction methods for heavy gas wind tunnel testing were comprehensively reviewed by thoroughly examining the unique advantages of heavy gas media in aeroelastic experiments and its impact on aerodynamic characteristics. Heavy gas media, due to its high density and low speed of sound, had significant benefits in the design of aeroelastic dynamic similarity wind tunnel models and the flutter tests. However, the thermodynamic property differences from air necessitated appropriate adjustments to the test data to ensure its applicability in air. The transonic similarity law and the area similarity law were compared from both theoretical and experimental perspectives, indicating that the transonic similarity law is more effective in adjusting aerodynamic characteristics. Furthermore, applying the transonic similarity principle to the correction of flutter test data using heavy gas media yielded satisfactory results for rigid two-degree-of-freedom wings but less effective for flexible multi-degree-of-freedom wings. Through an in-depth analysis of the theoretical basis of the transonic similarity principle, the limitations of flutter data correction methods under specific conditions were revealed. This research could provide a theoretical basis for accurate correction of heavy gas media test data.

Performance prediction of compressor blade profile based on deep neural network
DU Zhou, XU Quanyong, MA Yulin, JIANG Yaodong
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240123
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A process for predicting the total pressure loss coefficient and deviation angle of axial compressor blades under off-design conditions was established using deep learning methods. Taking the NACA65 series blades as an example, a customized blade generation method considering blade design variables and incoming flow conditions was developed using Latin hypercube sampling, under a total of 15500 operating conditions. Two-dimensional simulation calculations were performed for the corresponding blade cases under these flow conditions. The calculated total pressure loss coefficient and deviation angle data were analyzed and processed, and the processed data, along with the corresponding design variables, were provided to a neural network for training. The final model for blade total pressure loss coefficient and deviation angle was obtained, with a total pressure loss coefficient and deviation angle mean absolute error of 0.0012 and 0.18°, respectively. A comparison with traditional empirical models for off-design total pressure loss coefficient and deviation angle was conducted for validation. The results showed that the deep learning-based approach can accurately predict loss and deviation angle under off-design conditions with higher accuracy compared with empirical models. This surrogate model can be applied to aerodynamic design of axial compressors.

Study on the influence of micro-texture on leakage and dynamic characteristics of air film floating ring seal
WANG Xinyu, ZHAO Huan, SUN Dan, ZHANG Lijing, REN Guozhe, FAN Rufeng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240253
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A multi-frequency elliptic eddy leakage and dynamic characteristics model of micro-textured air film floating ring seal was established by unsteady moving grid technique. The effects of micro-textured, herring-like, crescent and tree micro-textured on the leakage and dynamic characteristics of the micro-textured air film floating ring seal were analyzed based on the accuracy of the numerical method. The effects of different working conditions and eccentricity on the dynamic pressure effect, leakage amount, buoyancy lift and dynamic characteristic coefficient of the air film floating ring seal were studied, and the influence mechanism of micro-texture on the leakage and dynamic characteristics of the air film floating ring seal was revealed. The results showed that the hydrodynamic pressure effect of the three kinds of micro-texture air film floating ring seals increased with the increase of eccentricity, and the hydrodynamic pressure effect of the herringbone micro-texture was the most significant. The leakage amount increased with the increase of eccentricity and inlet pressure, and decreased with the increase of rotor speed, and the leakage amount without micro-texture was the least. The buoyancy force increased gradually with the increase of eccentricity, inlet pressure and rotor speed, and the buoyancy force of herringbone micro-texture was the largest. Under the same working conditions, the cross stiffness of the herringbone microtexture was negative, and increased first and then decreased with the increase of the vortex frequency. The cross stiffness of the other three structures was positive. The effective damping of herringbone microtexture was the largest at low frequency, and the effective damping of no microtexture was the largest when the frequency was greater than 200 Hz, followed by the effective damping of herringbone microtexture. The tangential force of no micro texture, herringbone micro texture and tree micro texture was opposite to the rotor vortex velocity, which can improve the stability of rotor system.

Design and optimization research of swirl recovery vane on a propfan
ZHU Lei, LIU Hanru, CHEN Nanshu, WANG Yangang, HE Xiang, ZHAO Zhenguo
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240251
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Propfan-Swirl recovery vane (SRV) structure has received renewed attention because of its relatively simple transmission mechanism, weak blade tip interference, and its ability to bring propulsion efficiency gains to the propulsion system. Based on the design idea of blade element theory, the aerodynamic shape design of the transonic propfan-SRV was carried out by using the transonic high lift drag ratio airfoil. The twist angle and chord length of the transverse section blade of the SRV, as well as the diameter and sweep angle of the SRV, were taken as the optimization design variables. A dimensionality reduction optimization design method based on proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) was used to optimize the SRV. The results showed that the optimized SRV can bring 4.83% propulsive efficiency gain to the propulsion system, and make the velocity distribution of the flow field behind the propfan more uniform, which had a good swirl recovery effect and can be used as an efficient and low-carbon aviation power system alternative.

Separation speed model and experiment of non-contact high-speed mechanical seal
WANG Junqian, ZHANG Guoyuan, ZHAO Yangyang, ZHAO Weigang, CHEN Yu
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240249
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Considering a high-speed turbopump shaft end hydrodynamic non-contact mechanical seal, a new model of separation speed describing the contact state mechanism of the end face was proposed. The influences of the properties of the sealing medium, sealing pressure difference, and groove structure parameters on the separation speed were analyzed. Based on the proposed model, two types of separation sub-models for the mechanical seal with specific end face structures were established. The obtained separation speed was compared with the experimental and literature results, and the relative error was 2.96% and 4.1%. The results showed that the higher inlet pressure and viscosity of the sealing medium indicated the lower separation speed. With the increasing depth of the spiral groove, the separation speed decreased first and then increased, and the groove depth corresponding to the minimum separation speed was consistent with the thickness of the fluid film. The separation speed increased with the spiral groove ratio. As the helix angle increased, the separation speed decreased initially and then rose. The study has important theoretical and practical value for elucidating the separation transformation mechanics of non-contact mechanical seals and designing high-performance seals.

Flow calibration system test based on critical flow Venturi nozzle array
ZHAO Jiaxi, ZHANG Zhihao, WU Songling, QIN Chen, ZHANG Rongping
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240133
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In order to improve the accuracy of wind tunnel test, a secondary flow standard device based on critical flow Venturi nozzle array was developed based on the high-pressure air source of China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center. The designed calibration pressure range was 1—6 MPa, and the flow range was 0.2—5.55 kg/s. The calibration device was composed of gas supply system, standard critical flow Venturi nozzle array and measurement system. The standard critical flow Venturi nozzles were traced to the pVTt method flow standard device of the National Institute of Metrology. The stability of the gas supply system, the temperature field inside the pipeline, and the repeatability of the discharge coefficient were experimentally studied. In addition, the uncertainty of the discharge coefficient was analyzed. The experimental results indicated that the gas supply system of the standard device had good stability. The uniformity of temperature distribution inside the pipeline increased with the increase of flow rate. The measurement repeatability of the discharge coefficient was within 0.04%, and the extended uncertainty (coverage factor k=2) was less than 0.15%.

Analysis on manufacturing factors influencing the exhaust window cracking of hollow single crystal turbine blade
LI Qing, CHENG Ronghui, CONG Peihong, MA Shiyan, ZHANG Qian
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240730
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Cracks may be produced on the exhaust windows of turbine trailing edge. In order to solve the crack failure of the single crystal alloy turbine blade in practical project application, multiple manufacturing factors leading to premature cracking of exhaust windows were summarized. The crack fracture properties were identified by macro and micro observation utilizing video microscope, SEM and energy spectrum analysis. The results showed that the exhaust window cracks were originated from the partition wall. The groove defect on the partition wall was due to the ceramic core which was not polished before casting. The higher strength of ceramic core had a strong impact on the recrystallization grain of the partition wall, which was related to the excessive casting residual stress. The “groove crack” on the partition wall was resulted from the corrosion liquid attacking the interdendritic region. The difference in surface potential between the dendrite and interdendritic region played a critical role on the surface morphology and corrosion mechanism. Casting flaw on the partition wall was due to the interface reaction between superalloy and ceramic core. The fatigue crack was produced due to lack of auxiliary support during the grinding process of the saw tooth shaped shroud.

Multi-scale full-field strain measurement method based on digital image correlation method
DU Hao, WANG Rongqiao, ZHAO Yan, GUO Jing, HU Dianyin
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240735
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To realize strain measurement accuracy at different scales, a multi-scale full-field strain measurement method based on digital image correlation (DIC) was proposed. A multilayer speckle preparation method was developed, and the quality of speckle was verified by numerical simulation test. Then, the out-of-plane displacement was quantified by wedge plane model, and a false strain correction method based on lens imaging model was proposed. Finally, the calculation methods of out-of-plane displacement and the method of false strain correction were verified by relevant experiments. The results indicated that the average error of the surface displacement calculation method was less than 4.20%; compared with the traditional DIC method, the accuracy of strain measurement by using the false strain correction algorithm was improved by more than 8.16%, achieving high-precision measurement of multiscale full-field strain.

Cavitation characteristics of rotary vane pump in aeroengine lubricating oil system and their effects on pump performance
WANG Ge, WANG Yijin, HE Denghui, YANG Lina, CAO Ming, BAI Bofeng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240106
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To meet the demand for high-performance oil pumps in the lubricating oil system of high thrust and high-speed aeroengines, numerical simulation was conducted on a new high-speed rotary vane oil pump. The Mixture multiphase flow model, Singhal full cavitation model, and Renormalization group (RNG) k-ε turbulence model were employed for numerical calculation, and the reliability of the numerical simulation method was verified through experiments. Then cavitation characteristics of the rotary vane pump (RVP) and its impact on pump performance under different inlet pressure and oil temperature conditions were analyzed. The results show that the cavitation gas was mainly distributed in the volume chamber on the oil suction side, as well as on the suction surface of the rotary vane and near the inner wall of the rotor. With the decrease of inlet pressure and the increase of oil temperature, the cavitation phenomenon inside the RVP intensified, and the cavitation gas increased, which in turn leads to a decrease in the average oil discharge flow rate at the pump outlet and a decrease in volumetric efficiency. When the inlet pressure dropped to 40 kPa and the temperature rose to 100 ℃, the average oil discharge flow rate and volumetric efficiency at the pump outlet both significantly decreased. The pressure pulsation at the monitoring point exhibited low-frequency and high-amplitude pulsation characteristics. The cavitation of the RVP not only affected its oil discharge and volumetric efficiency, but also directly affected the stable and reliable operation of the pump.

Effect of slip-roll ratio on oil film interface slip and elastohydrodynamic lubrication characteristics
ZHAO Erhui, GUO Chuang, WANG Chengwen, SHAO Bo, QIAO Miaojie, QUAN Long
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240114
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In order to explore the formation and evolution mechanism of lubrication failure of friction pair in mechanical transmission system under severe working conditions, a point contact elastohydrodynamic lubrication model considering oil film interface slip was established for numerical simulation calculation, and also compared with the two-color light interference elastohydrodynamic lubrication test. The influence of slip-roll ratio on oil film interface slip in elastohydrodynamic lubrication was studied, and then the variation characteristics of entrainment velocity, hydrodynamic pressure, oil film thickness and slip parameters with slip-roll ratio under interface slip state were studied. The results showed that with the increase of slip-roll ratio, the slip amplitude and slip range of the interface increased significantly. Under the condition of high slip-roll ratio with slip-roll ratio being 5, the maximum slip length reached 1.06 μm, and the slip range accounted for 21.56%. The entrainment velocity in the slip region decreased obviously. The dynamic pressure distribution in the whole contact area tended to be uniform. The depth of the inlet depression increased gradually, and the decrease of the film thickness in the outlet area was also augmented gradually. The average slip length in the slip range was approximately linear with the slip-roll ratio. When SRR=5, the average slip length in the slip range was 0.250 μm. The bearing capacity of the slip part decreased gradually, and the decrease was 6.4% when slip-roll ratio was 5.

Crack fault monitoring of high-speed rotor blades based on non-contact measurement
ZHANG Songlin, QIAO Baijie, WANG Yanan, LIANG Jun, GENG Weimin, LIU Meiru, WEN Bi, CHEN Xuefeng
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240726
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In response to the need for crack monitoring in high-speed rotor blades, the blade tip timing technology for high-speed rotor blades was investigated using non-contact measurement. A method for reconstruction under sampled blade tip timing signals based on compressed sensing was proposed. Based on the time-frequency sparse characteristics of blade dynamic frequency, the under sampling signal model was improved, and adaptive block orthogonal matching tracking method was adopted to solve it, in order to monitor the change rule of blade dynamic frequency with rotational speed under the condition of variable rotational speed of the blade. High-cycle fatigue tests on high-speed rotor blades were conducted to measure both blade dynamic strain and blade tip vibration signals. The time-frequency characteristics of vibration signals from both intact and cracked blades were compared at different speeds. The presence of cracks led to a shift in blade vibration frequency, and the frequency shift allowed for early crack diagnosis. When a crack occurred, the natural frequency decreased by 24.5 Hz. The proposed monitoring method showed a dynamic frequency error of less than 0.50% when compared with strain gauge results, demonstrating high signal reconstruction accuracy and crack identification rate. This method can provide an effective solution for health monitoring and early fault diagnosis of rotating blades.

Simulation and validation of residual stress in electron beam welding and heat treatment of high-temperature alloys
LI Jinhong, LIU Xiaogang, YAND Mohan
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20240725
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To reveal the distribution pattern of residual stress in high-temperature alloys after electron beam welding and heat treatment, simulation and experimental research of the residual stress field during the electron beam welding and subsequent heat treatment process were conducted. A dual ellipsoidal and conical heat source model was used to simulate the thermal input of the electron beam during welding, which matched well with the actual weld pool morphology. The simulated residual stress in the joint exhibited a symmetrical 'M'-shaped double-peak distribution along the weld center, with a maximum residual tensile stress of 268 MPa occurring approximately 3 mm from the weld centerline. Based on an ABAQUS UMAT subroutine, a heat treatment simulation method considering solid-phase transformations was developed to simulate the residual stress distribution after heat treatment. The results indicated that the peak residual tensile stress in the welded plate decreased by 48% after heat treatment, while the location of the peak remained unchanged. Furthermore, XRD measurements were conducted on the actual welded plates after welding and heat treatment. A comparison with the simulation results showed that the distribution pattern of residual stress near the weld matched well with the experimental results, with a simulation peak error of no more than 3% for welding residual stress and no more than 11% for post-heat treatment residual stress, thereby validating the effectiveness of the simulation method.

Study on spray and combustion characteristics of LOX/LCH4 pintle injector
ZHOU Rui, LI Jun, SHEN Chibing
, Available online  , doi: 10.13224/j.cnki.jasp.20230152
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To guide the optimization design of a liquid oxygen/liquid methane (LOX/LCH4) pintle injector, an oxidant-centered LOX/LCH4 pintle injector with a rectangular combustion chamber was processed, and its spray and combustion characteristics were explored through numerical simulation under different pressure drop conditions. Results showed that when the mass flow rate of each propellant was kept constant, increasing the pressure drop of radial LOX could decrease the block factor, which was not conducive to the rapid atomization of the axial LCH4, contributing to the development of the high combustion temperature towards the nozzle, and leading to lower combustion efficiency. Increasing the pressure drop of the axial LCH4 could decrease the total momentum ratio, which was not helpful for the formation of the poor-oxygen region on the head of the combustion chamber, resulting in the development of a local high combustion temperature. The optimal value of the pressure drop of both propellants was 22% of the combustion chamber pressure. The impact way of the two propellants of the pintle injector was beneficial to the rapid diffusion of chemical energy and can form stable vortices and shear layer flame, thus ensuring good combustion stability.