Optimum placements of the strain gages assure reliable vibration measurements of structural components such as rotating blades. Within the framework of cyclic vibration theory, a novel approach has been developed for computation of the optimum gage positions on tuned bladed disks regarding the determined sensitivity, orthogonality, gradient and distance criteria. The utilized genetic algorithm optimization tool allows for an effective numerical search of suitable solutions of the defined optimization function. A rotating impeller disk represented by a cyclic finite element model demonstrates the application of this method. The present technique can be easily applied to other structural components requiring optimal strain gage instrumentation.

Issue Section:
Technical Papers
Keywords:
gas turbines, strain gauges, optimisation, rotational flow, vibration control, genetic algorithms, finite element analysis
Topics:
Gages, Optimization, Strain gages, Disks
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