A flow modification technique is introduced in an attempt to allow increased turbine inlet temperatures. A large-scale two half-blade cascade simulator is used to model the secondary flow between two adjacent turbine blades. Various flow visualization techniques and measurements are used to verify that the test section replicates the flow of an actual turbine engine. Two techniques are employed to modify the endwall secondary flow, specifically the path of the passage vortex. Six endwall jets are installed at a location downstream of the saddle point near the leading edge of the pressure side blade. These wall jets are found to be ineffective in diverting the path of the passage vortex. The second technique utilizes a row of 12 endwall jets whose positions along the centerline of the passage are based on results from an optimized boundary layer fence. The row of jets successfully diverts the path of the passage vortex and decreases its effect on the suction side blade. This can be expected to increase the effectiveness of film cooling in that area. The row of jets increases the aerodynamic losses in the passage, however. Secondary flow measurements are presented showing the development of the endwall flow, both with and without modification. [S0889-504X(00)01004-7]
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Secondary Flow Measurements in a Turbine Passage With Endwall Flow Modification
Nicole V. Aunapu,
Nicole V. Aunapu
Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402
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Ralph J. Volino,
e-mail: volino@usna.edu
Ralph J. Volino
Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402
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Karen A. Flack,
Karen A. Flack
Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402
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Ryan M. Stoddard
Ryan M. Stoddard
Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402
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Nicole V. Aunapu
Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402
Ralph J. Volino
Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402
e-mail: volino@usna.edu
Karen A. Flack
Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402
Ryan M. Stoddard
Department of Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402
Contributed by the International Gas Turbine Institute and presented at the 45th International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exhibition, Munich, Germany, May 8–11, 2000. Manuscript received by the International Gas Turbine Institute February 2000. Paper No. 2000-GT-212. Review Chair: D. Ballal.
J. Turbomach. Oct 2000, 122(4): 651-658 (8 pages)
Published Online: February 1, 2000
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Aunapu , N. V., Volino, R. J., Flack , K. A., and Stoddard, R. M. (February 1, 2000). "Secondary Flow Measurements in a Turbine Passage With Endwall Flow Modification ." ASME. J. Turbomach. October 2000; 122(4): 651–658. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1311286
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