Prediction of fatigue life of geometrically deviated steam turbine blades under thermo-mechanical conditions

This study explores the intricate factors affecting the fatigue life of steam turbine blades, encompassing steam flow-induced bending, centrifugal loading, vibration response, structural mistuning, and temperature-dependent influences. By focusing on the significance of mistuned steam turbine blades...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Manufacturing Technology
Main Authors:	Makgwantsha Hermelton Mashiachidi, Dawood A. Desai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Subjects:	geometrically mistuned turbine blades manufactured blade geometry finite element analysis low-pressure turbine fatigue life Fe-Safe
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmtec.2023.1338222/full