Geometric modeling analysis method for stacking assembly deviation of aero engine rotor

Abstract

Purpose

Assembly errors of aeroengine rotor must be controlled to improve the aeroengine efficiency. However, current method cannot truly reflect assembly errors of the rotor in working state owing to difficulties in error analysis. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to establish an optimization method for aeroengine rotor stacking assembly.

Design/methodology/approach

The assembly structure of aeroengine rotor is featured. Rotor eccentricity is optimized based on Jacobian–Torsor model. Then, an optimization method for assembly work is proposed. The assembly process of the high-pressure compressor rotor and the high-pressure turbine rotor as the rotor core assembly is mainly considered.

Findings

An aeroengine rotor is assembled to verify the method. The results show that the predicted eccentricity differed from the measured eccentricity by 6.1%, with a comprehensive error of 8.1%. Thus, the optimization method has certain significance for rotor assembly error analysis and assembly process optimization.

Originality/value

In view of the error analysis in the stacking assembly of aeroengine rotor, an innovative optimization method is proposed. The method provides a novel approach for the aeroengine rotor assembly optimization and is applicable for the assembly of high-pressure compressor rotor and high-pressure turbine rotor as the rotor core assembly.

Citation

Wang, Z., Wu, D., Wang, H., Liang, J. and Peng, J. (2022), "Geometric modeling analysis method for stacking assembly deviation of aero engine rotor", Assembly Automation, Vol. 42 No. 6, pp. 809-816. https://doi.org/10.1108/AA-05-2022-0130