Vol 10, No 1 (2024): 6.05.2024

Labyrinth seals are currently the most common type of sealant in aircraft engines. The article proposes an approach to take into account the value of their cutting into the stator part when determining the air flow rate. The comparison of the results of calculation of characteristics of labyrinth seals taking into account cutting of seal combs into the stator part with the use of semi-empirical and numerical models is carried out. The nature of the change in air flow through the seal is revealed when the geometric parameters of the grooves in the stator part change as a result of wear of the actuated coating when the ridge of the labyrinth seal is inserted. The most effective semi-empirical models for calculating the characteristics of such seals for various wear patterns and gap sizes are proposed, as well as recommendations for their modernization to improve the accuracy of calculations.

The presented work demonstrates a study devoted to assessing the strength characteristics of the rotor elements of a promising small-sized gas turbine engine. The main feature is that the analysis of the stress-strain state of the engine rotor is carried out taking into account vibrations and resonant frequencies. In turn, the assessment of the dynamic characteristics of the rotor elements was carried out taking into account the conditions of their mutual contact. The research materials presented in this article will serve for further iterations of engine design.

The analysis of sound-absorbing structures is carried out taking into account their modern classification. The considered sound-absorbing structures can be used to reduce aircraft cabin and community noise levels. Depending on the spectrum of the main noise sources, the required type of sound-absorbing structure is selected, which is then adjusted to the problematic frequency range. Semiempirical and experimental methods are used to adjust sound-absorbing structures, and numerical methods are currently being actively developed.

The research presented in the work focuses on a damper that utilizes an "intelligent" material called multilayer magnetorheological elastomer. These devices are of interest due to their ability to adjust the elastic properties, size, and shape of the working body by manipulating the external magnetic field. They also have a high load capacity. The effectiveness of the damper's vibration isolation is determined by its design, manufacturing technology, and the composition of the multilayer magnetorheological elastomer. The mechanical and magnetic hysteresis of the device allows for evaluating the controllability of the damper and its ability to absorb vibrations. Research results indicate the presence of a symmetric and narrow hysteresis loop, not exceeding 7 μm, within the operating range of control currents.