Several upcoming wind tunnel turbofan tests at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) require new rotating balances to meet test needs. As the name implies, a rotating balance rotates with the fan providing direct thrust and torque measurements to estimate fan efficiency and performance. One main feature of the new rotating balances requested by GRC, is a more compact design compatible with high bypass fans that are of interest for gains in fuel efficiency. In support of this measurement need, NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) developed an understanding and methodology for the design of two-component rotating balances. During the development of the methodology, a thorough FEA analysis was conducted, torque analysis of laboratory test specimens, and a study of analytical models were investigated. This presentation will summarize the developed rotating balance design methodology that is detailed in a NASA Technical Memorandum. This TM will detail the analysis required to design, and fabricate a two-component spoke-type rotating balance.


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    Title :

    Rotating Balance Design Methodology


    Contributors:
    Kenneth Toro (author) / Devin Burns (author) / Peter Parker (author)

    Conference:

    AIAA SciTech Forum ; 2021 ; Nashville, TN, US


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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