Influence of engine rotational speed on the natural frequencies of the turbine blade

In this work, the influence of the engine rotational speed on the natural frequencies of the turbine blade was investigated. In first part of the work the experimental modal analysis of the blade were made using the vibration system. The investigated blade was fixed to the movable head of the shaker. The blade amplitude was measured using the piezoelectric accelerometers. As results of experimental modal analysis, the resonant frequencies for first three modes of vibration were determined. In the next step of the work, the numerical models of the blades with different size of the finite elements were performed in order to check the convergence of the numerical solution. For each models the natural frequencies were determined for the non-rotated blade. The numerical results were next compared to the results of experimental modal analysis. After this comparison, one model only was selected for the further computations. In the last part of the work, the complex multi-steps analysis was performed in order to investigate the influence of turbine rotational speed on the modes and natural frequencies of the blade. Obtained results are important from both the research and also the practical point of view and have an influence on reliability of the engine.