Research Article

Blade by Blade Tip Clearance Measurement

Table 1

Spinning rig wheel geometry.

Diameter204 mm
Number of blades24
Blade materialAluminium
Blade passing frequency @ 10,000 rpm4 KHz
Blade stagger angleZero
Mark space ratio0.06
Blade tip velocity @ 10,000 rpm107 m/s
Blade tip thickness1.5 mm
Blade length12 mm