Dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end-windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modeling

The power output rating of a turbine generator is affected directly by efficient cooling, especially near the stator end-windings. However, modeling the coolant flow through the stator end-windings of a high-powered generator remains challenging because of the many parts with irregular geometries an...

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Main Authors: Ying Zhou, Qing-lei Zhang, Jian-guo Duan
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-11-01
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description The power output rating of a turbine generator is affected directly by efficient cooling, especially near the stator end-windings. However, modeling the coolant flow through the stator end-windings of a high-powered generator remains challenging because of the many parts with irregular geometries and the intricacy of the cooling flow paths.In order to study the dynamical characteristics of stator end-windings, the finite element modeling of the stator end-winding with beam element, shell element and solid element has been established based on the analysis of different types of structural components. Further, a large number of modal calculations under different considerations including modulus of elasticity, boundary condition, connection area, position and temperature have been carried out.The frequency of the elliptical mode at the turbo-generator end was 81.5 Hz, and that at the exciter end was 77.2 Hz. The errors from the test average were 1.62% and 3.34%, respectively. The results showed that the FEM of the TG stator end reflects the vibration of the actual prototype precisely. The laws of natural frequencies with respect to different circumferential spacer blocks, radial pressure plate, external boundary conditions, spring-plate connection area, positions of spacers between bars and temperature including have been clarified.The structure of the stator end is complex, and researches continue into its dynamic characteristics with much work remaining. (1) Some more complex factors such as preload will be added to the model, and the influence of multiple factors on the vibration characteristics have been analyzed. (2) When using multi-point binding constraints, setting of the pinball region has a significant impact on calculation results. There is currently no fixed conclusion on how to set a reasonable PINBALL area size. (3) The mechanical properties of the end insulating material will change with the increase of temperature, but the trends cannot be predicted accurately.
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spelling doaj.art-692f1305aaa845b4bebfd49ad2fefce62022-12-21T23:17:09ZengElsevierEnergy Reports2352-48472021-11-017658672Dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end-windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modelingYing Zhou0Qing-lei Zhang1Jian-guo Duan2China Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaChina Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaCorresponding author.; China Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaThe power output rating of a turbine generator is affected directly by efficient cooling, especially near the stator end-windings. However, modeling the coolant flow through the stator end-windings of a high-powered generator remains challenging because of the many parts with irregular geometries and the intricacy of the cooling flow paths.In order to study the dynamical characteristics of stator end-windings, the finite element modeling of the stator end-winding with beam element, shell element and solid element has been established based on the analysis of different types of structural components. Further, a large number of modal calculations under different considerations including modulus of elasticity, boundary condition, connection area, position and temperature have been carried out.The frequency of the elliptical mode at the turbo-generator end was 81.5 Hz, and that at the exciter end was 77.2 Hz. The errors from the test average were 1.62% and 3.34%, respectively. The results showed that the FEM of the TG stator end reflects the vibration of the actual prototype precisely. The laws of natural frequencies with respect to different circumferential spacer blocks, radial pressure plate, external boundary conditions, spring-plate connection area, positions of spacers between bars and temperature including have been clarified.The structure of the stator end is complex, and researches continue into its dynamic characteristics with much work remaining. (1) Some more complex factors such as preload will be added to the model, and the influence of multiple factors on the vibration characteristics have been analyzed. (2) When using multi-point binding constraints, setting of the pinball region has a significant impact on calculation results. There is currently no fixed conclusion on how to set a reasonable PINBALL area size. (3) The mechanical properties of the end insulating material will change with the increase of temperature, but the trends cannot be predicted accurately.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235248472101012XHeterogeneous element fusion modelingTurbine generatorStator end-windingDynamical characteristic
spellingShingle Ying Zhou
Qing-lei Zhang
Jian-guo Duan
Dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end-windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modeling
Energy Reports
Heterogeneous element fusion modeling
Turbine generator
Stator end-winding
Dynamical characteristic
title Dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end-windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modeling
title_full Dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end-windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modeling
title_fullStr Dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end-windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modeling
title_full_unstemmed Dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end-windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modeling
title_short Dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end-windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modeling
title_sort dynamical characteristics and influencing factors of stator end windings of a turbine generator analyzed via heterogeneous element fusion modeling
topic Heterogeneous element fusion modeling
Turbine generator
Stator end-winding
Dynamical characteristic
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235248472101012X
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