Developing the design system for a new generation of Green Fan Abradable Materials

The abradable rub strip (ARS) material’s main function is to minimize the clearance between blade tips and the fan case, thereby increasing the overall engine efficiency. Under tensile and compressive loading, the abradable material behaves different, and has a significant post-failure compaction under compressive loading. Therefore, its characterization is complex and requires a wide range of testing. The intern will help develop the test plan for standard and non-standard mechanical tests per standards. Furthermore, the characterization test reports will be used to develop material models for ARS that have a significant impact on the engine simulation results of extreme cases like fan blade-off (FBO).

Faculty Supervisor:

Kazem Fayazbakhsh

Student:

Partner:

Pratt & Whitney Canada

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Aerospace; Advanced Manufacturing; Technology

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program: