Research on Optimal Taper Stud Bolts for Steam Turbines Using the FEM

유한요소법을 이용한 증기터빈용 최적 테이퍼 스터드 볼트에 관한 연구

  • 이부윤 (계명대학교 자동차공학부) ;
  • 김태완 (한국중공업(주) 기술연구원)
  • Published : 2000.03.01

Abstract

The thread load distribution as applied to large stud bolts for steam turbines is investigated using the finite element method. The stress concentration in tapered threads is studied with varying prestress and taper angle. Based upon the thread load distribution, the optimal taper angles to reduce the stress concentration are determined for various prestresses. The presented finite element model is validated by comparing results of the calculated thread load with analytic ones. The optimal taper angles obtained from this research can be used in designing tapered threads of large stud bolts for steam turbines.

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