Research on an Intelligent Design Method for the Geometric Structure of Three-Layer Hollow Fan Blades

The geometric structure design of three-layer hollow fan blades is extremely complex, which is not only directly related to the blade quality and manufacturing cost but also has a significant impact on engine performance. Based on geometric algorithms and combined with design rules and process const...

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Main Authors: Jialin Lei, Jiale Chao, Chuipin Kong, Xionghui Zhou
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/6/469
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description The geometric structure design of three-layer hollow fan blades is extremely complex, which is not only directly related to the blade quality and manufacturing cost but also has a significant impact on engine performance. Based on geometric algorithms and combined with design rules and process constraints, an intelligent design method for the geometric structure of three-layer hollow blades is proposed: A new cross-section curve design method based on a non-equidistant offset is presented to enable the rapid design of wall plate structure. An innovative parametric design method for the corrugation structure in cross-sections driven by process constraints such as diffusion bonding angle thresholds is put forward. The spanwise rib smoothing optimization is realized based on the minimum energy method with the corrugation angle change term. The cross-section densification design is carried out to improve the accuracy of wireframe structure and achieve the rapid solid modeling of hollow blades. Finally, the proposed methods are seamlessly integrated into the NX software (version 12), and a three-layer hollow fan blade intelligent design system is developed, which enables the automated design and modeling of the complex geometric structure of the hollow blade under an aerodynamic shape and a large number of design and process constraints.
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spelling doaj-art-8abb938f9e0d4e6985a99f7c76cb106a2025-08-20T03:30:28ZengMDPI AGAerospace2226-43102025-05-0112646910.3390/aerospace12060469Research on an Intelligent Design Method for the Geometric Structure of Three-Layer Hollow Fan BladesJialin Lei0Jiale Chao1Chuipin Kong2Xionghui Zhou3National Engineering Research Center of Die & Mold CAD, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Die & Mold CAD, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Die & Mold CAD, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, ChinaNational Engineering Research Center of Die & Mold CAD, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, ChinaThe geometric structure design of three-layer hollow fan blades is extremely complex, which is not only directly related to the blade quality and manufacturing cost but also has a significant impact on engine performance. Based on geometric algorithms and combined with design rules and process constraints, an intelligent design method for the geometric structure of three-layer hollow blades is proposed: A new cross-section curve design method based on a non-equidistant offset is presented to enable the rapid design of wall plate structure. An innovative parametric design method for the corrugation structure in cross-sections driven by process constraints such as diffusion bonding angle thresholds is put forward. The spanwise rib smoothing optimization is realized based on the minimum energy method with the corrugation angle change term. The cross-section densification design is carried out to improve the accuracy of wireframe structure and achieve the rapid solid modeling of hollow blades. Finally, the proposed methods are seamlessly integrated into the NX software (version 12), and a three-layer hollow fan blade intelligent design system is developed, which enables the automated design and modeling of the complex geometric structure of the hollow blade under an aerodynamic shape and a large number of design and process constraints.https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/6/469hollow fan bladeintelligent designwireframe structureparametric designsmoothing optimization3D modeling
spellingShingle Jialin Lei
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Research on an Intelligent Design Method for the Geometric Structure of Three-Layer Hollow Fan Blades
Aerospace
hollow fan blade
intelligent design
wireframe structure
parametric design
smoothing optimization
3D modeling
title Research on an Intelligent Design Method for the Geometric Structure of Three-Layer Hollow Fan Blades
title_full Research on an Intelligent Design Method for the Geometric Structure of Three-Layer Hollow Fan Blades
title_fullStr Research on an Intelligent Design Method for the Geometric Structure of Three-Layer Hollow Fan Blades
title_full_unstemmed Research on an Intelligent Design Method for the Geometric Structure of Three-Layer Hollow Fan Blades
title_short Research on an Intelligent Design Method for the Geometric Structure of Three-Layer Hollow Fan Blades
title_sort research on an intelligent design method for the geometric structure of three layer hollow fan blades
topic hollow fan blade
intelligent design
wireframe structure
parametric design
smoothing optimization
3D modeling
url https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/12/6/469
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