Calculation Study of Thermal Stresses in the Medium-Pressure Rotor of the K-200-130 Turbine During Start-Up from a Cold State

Authors

Serhii R. Lishchuk, National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (37, Beresteiskyi ave., Kyiv, 03056, Ukraine), e-mail: Serg23li231097@gmail.com, ORCID: 0000-0001-7874-5019

Vitalii A. Peshko, National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (37, Beresteiskyi ave., Kyiv, 03056, Ukraine), e-mail: vapeshko@gmail.com, ORCID: 0000-0003-0610-1403

Abstract

The paper is devoted to the study of temperature and stress distribution in the medium-pressure rotor of the K-200-130 turbine, which are of considerable interest when predicting the durability of this equipment and extending its operation beyond the service life. A geometric model of the most loaded part of the rotor – from the middle of the shaft neck in the thrust bearing area to the 5th stage disc – was developed. The study of the thermal and stress-strain state of the rotor during start-up from a cold state was performed in a two-dimensional formulation using the finite element method. The non-stationary problem of heat conduction during start-up was solved. The obtained results indicate a fairly uniform thermal state during variable operating conditions. The largest temperature gradient (1200–2200 K/m) is observed at the time points from the rotor push to the synchronization of the turbine generator with the power system. After the turbine generator is loaded with up to 30 MW of electric power, a decrease in the temperature field irregularity and its gradual stabilization are observed. It was found that when operating at the nominal steam parameters, the maximum metal temperature is 508 °C in the region of the control stage and decreases when the distance from it increases. The stress-strain state of the rotor was evaluated taking into account the unevenness of temperature fields during start-up, stresses from thermal expansion, and centrifugal forces. The highest stresses are characteristic of the moment when the turbine comes to idle in the area of thermal compensation grooves of the rotor and the control gate and amount to 440–472 MPa. It is noted that these areas are the most likely zones of ring crack nucleation during turbine start-up operations. Subsequently, the stress level gradually decreases as the turbine unit reaches its rated power. It has been established that the most stressed area of the rotor during stationary operation is the area of the axial bore under the control stage and its diaphragm seal (121–134 MPa).

Keywords: steam turbine, rotor, start-up, thermal state, stress state, temperature gradient, stress intensity.

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Received 01 March 2024

Published 30 June 2024