AN APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SIMULATING ROTOR BLADE FAILURE

摘要

ABSTRACT "AN APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SIMULATING ROTOR BLADE FAILURE" The objective of the present invention is to induce failure of rotor blade at desired time and speed with test The present invention discloses an apparatus and a method for simulating rotor blade failure. An energetic material is positioned inside a plurality of cavities in axial direction at the root of rotor blade and triggered by electrical means. The energetic material, upon being energized, severs said webs and radially ejects said blade along the rotor axis at desired time and speed. The blade impact simulation test Is done to qualify the engine casing. If the casing fails to contain the failed blade inside, then the design of said casing would be re-considered for improvements. Fig. 2