A precise method of deriving advantageous meridional (S2) flowpath shapes is presented. This design method eliminates radial, or "potential surface" pressure gradients, refines secondary flow, and improves efficiency. The derivation is based on two-dimensional (S1) airfoil or vane shapes and can be applied to most types of turbomachinery. The elimination of radial pressure gradients in high specific speed machines allows the use of airfoils or vanes with less hub to shroud variation. Both CFD calculations and experimental results show that aerodynamic improvements extend far beyond flowpath regions where this design technique is applied.
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