The stall mechanism of the NASA Rotor 37 is investigated through the analysis of the critical flow structures near the stall under the transonic condition. The performance of the rotor with Circumferential Grooves Cas...The stall mechanism of the NASA Rotor 37 is investigated through the analysis of the critical flow structures near the stall under the transonic condition. The performance of the rotor with Circumferential Grooves Casing Treatment (CGCT) is also studied based on the Reynolds-Averaging Navier-Stokes approach. The study finds that stall margin improvement can be achieved without significant penalty on the efficiency for the two CGCT configurations applied. The effects of circumferential grooves on the critical flow structures are studied through the analysis of the tip leakage mass and momentum transport that further re-veal the CGCT mechanism.展开更多
In this paper, a computational investigation of circumferential groove casing treatment in a highly-loaded low-reaction transonic compressor rotor is conducted, in which the stage reaction is significantly reduced due...In this paper, a computational investigation of circumferential groove casing treatment in a highly-loaded low-reaction transonic compressor rotor is conducted, in which the stage reaction is significantly reduced due to a larger meridional contraction with respect to conventional transonic compressors. Steady computation at near-stall point is performed first to capture the stall inception of the rotor with smooth casing. Detailed observations, which mainly focus on the tip leakage flow behavior, obstruction and vortical structures in the tip region, determine the reason for the compressor stall. There is tip leakage vortex breakdown in the tip region. Moreover, it yields passage obstruction, and finally leads to the compressor stall. Then, attempts are made to investigate how the circumferential grooves can be applied for the compressor’s stall margin enhancement without compromising efficiency. Three configurations are obtained and analyzed by changing axial position and the number of the circumferential grooves. The results of computational parametric study indicate the optimal location of the groove is near the leading edge and the downstream grooves combine their influence on the compressor’s stabilization and performance in a cumulative manner. The optimal circumferential groove configuration produces an increase of 1% in total pressure ratio at the near-stall point and a gain of 3.7% in stall margin, without any penalty in efficiency. Furthermore, the impact the grooves will exert on the flow mechanisms between the grooves and the main flow is also considered.展开更多
The paper investigates the effect of a single circumferential groove casing treatment(CGCT) on a transonic compressor rotor numerically.In particular,the effect of the groove at different axial locations on the flow f...The paper investigates the effect of a single circumferential groove casing treatment(CGCT) on a transonic compressor rotor numerically.In particular,the effect of the groove at different axial locations on the flow field is studied in detail and stall margin improvement is also discussed.The present results show that the groove close to the leading edge plays a crucial role in stabilizing the near stall flow structures and,hence,improves the stall margin.The groove at the mid-chord-section of the blade can help exchange and transfer momentums between different directions,and suppress the flow unsteadiness,leading to increased efficiency in rotor performance and extended operation range.The groove located near the blade trailing edge has limited effects on stall margin improvement and may cause additional penalty in efficiency.Through comparison with the recent work on CGCT,some common flow physics can be observed.展开更多
为了控制涡轮叶顶间隙泄漏流以改善叶顶区域的流动状况,提出了机匣周向槽造型方法。以典型跨声速涡轮级(Thermal Turbomachinery and Machine Dynamics,TTM)模型为对象,研究了不同高度的机匣周向槽造型对涡轮叶顶流动结构和气动特性的...为了控制涡轮叶顶间隙泄漏流以改善叶顶区域的流动状况,提出了机匣周向槽造型方法。以典型跨声速涡轮级(Thermal Turbomachinery and Machine Dynamics,TTM)模型为对象,研究了不同高度的机匣周向槽造型对涡轮叶顶流动结构和气动特性的影响。结果表明,引入机匣周向槽造型后,近叶顶涡系结构发生了显著变化,叶顶泄漏涡(TLV)分为前后两部分,TLV-1穿过上通道涡(UPV)并逐渐被消耗,TLV-2则在周向槽之后重新形成并发展至尾缘,导致TLV的强度减弱,尺度减小。此外,由于周向槽的卷吸削弱了马蹄涡压力侧分支(HVP)的强度,加上TLV-1的压制和消耗,UPV更为远离机匣,与TLV的交互作用减弱,其强度减弱,尺度减小。总体而言,随着造型高度增大,叶顶间隙泄漏率逐渐减小,涡轮级总静效率先增大后减小。相比于无周向槽设计,当造型高度为2倍叶顶间隙时,叶顶泄漏率可降低0.15%,涡轮级总静效率可提升0.31%。展开更多
This paper reports on numerical investigations aimed at understanding the influence of circumferential casing grooves on the tip leakage flow and its resulting vortical structures.The results and conclusions are based...This paper reports on numerical investigations aimed at understanding the influence of circumferential casing grooves on the tip leakage flow and its resulting vortical structures.The results and conclusions are based on steady state 3D numerical simulations of the well-known transonic axial compressor NASA Rotor 37 near stall operating conditions.The calculations carried out on the casing treatment configuration reveal an important modification of the vortex topology at the rotor tip clearance.Circumferential grooves limit the expansion of the tip leakage vortex in the direction perpendicular to the blade chord,but generate a set of secondary tip leakage vortices due to the interaction with the leakage mass flow.Finally,a deeper investigation of the tip leakage flow is proposed.展开更多
基金supported by the GEA USA Programthe National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.10477012)
文摘The stall mechanism of the NASA Rotor 37 is investigated through the analysis of the critical flow structures near the stall under the transonic condition. The performance of the rotor with Circumferential Grooves Casing Treatment (CGCT) is also studied based on the Reynolds-Averaging Navier-Stokes approach. The study finds that stall margin improvement can be achieved without significant penalty on the efficiency for the two CGCT configurations applied. The effects of circumferential grooves on the critical flow structures are studied through the analysis of the tip leakage mass and momentum transport that further re-veal the CGCT mechanism.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC),Grant No.51706052。
文摘In this paper, a computational investigation of circumferential groove casing treatment in a highly-loaded low-reaction transonic compressor rotor is conducted, in which the stage reaction is significantly reduced due to a larger meridional contraction with respect to conventional transonic compressors. Steady computation at near-stall point is performed first to capture the stall inception of the rotor with smooth casing. Detailed observations, which mainly focus on the tip leakage flow behavior, obstruction and vortical structures in the tip region, determine the reason for the compressor stall. There is tip leakage vortex breakdown in the tip region. Moreover, it yields passage obstruction, and finally leads to the compressor stall. Then, attempts are made to investigate how the circumferential grooves can be applied for the compressor’s stall margin enhancement without compromising efficiency. Three configurations are obtained and analyzed by changing axial position and the number of the circumferential grooves. The results of computational parametric study indicate the optimal location of the groove is near the leading edge and the downstream grooves combine their influence on the compressor’s stabilization and performance in a cumulative manner. The optimal circumferential groove configuration produces an increase of 1% in total pressure ratio at the near-stall point and a gain of 3.7% in stall margin, without any penalty in efficiency. Furthermore, the impact the grooves will exert on the flow mechanisms between the grooves and the main flow is also considered.
基金supported by the GE Aviation under its University Strategic Alliance(USA) programsupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.10932005 and 11272183)
文摘The paper investigates the effect of a single circumferential groove casing treatment(CGCT) on a transonic compressor rotor numerically.In particular,the effect of the groove at different axial locations on the flow field is studied in detail and stall margin improvement is also discussed.The present results show that the groove close to the leading edge plays a crucial role in stabilizing the near stall flow structures and,hence,improves the stall margin.The groove at the mid-chord-section of the blade can help exchange and transfer momentums between different directions,and suppress the flow unsteadiness,leading to increased efficiency in rotor performance and extended operation range.The groove located near the blade trailing edge has limited effects on stall margin improvement and may cause additional penalty in efficiency.Through comparison with the recent work on CGCT,some common flow physics can be observed.
文摘为了控制涡轮叶顶间隙泄漏流以改善叶顶区域的流动状况,提出了机匣周向槽造型方法。以典型跨声速涡轮级(Thermal Turbomachinery and Machine Dynamics,TTM)模型为对象,研究了不同高度的机匣周向槽造型对涡轮叶顶流动结构和气动特性的影响。结果表明,引入机匣周向槽造型后,近叶顶涡系结构发生了显著变化,叶顶泄漏涡(TLV)分为前后两部分,TLV-1穿过上通道涡(UPV)并逐渐被消耗,TLV-2则在周向槽之后重新形成并发展至尾缘,导致TLV的强度减弱,尺度减小。此外,由于周向槽的卷吸削弱了马蹄涡压力侧分支(HVP)的强度,加上TLV-1的压制和消耗,UPV更为远离机匣,与TLV的交互作用减弱,其强度减弱,尺度减小。总体而言,随着造型高度增大,叶顶间隙泄漏率逐渐减小,涡轮级总静效率先增大后减小。相比于无周向槽设计,当造型高度为2倍叶顶间隙时,叶顶泄漏率可降低0.15%,涡轮级总静效率可提升0.31%。
文摘This paper reports on numerical investigations aimed at understanding the influence of circumferential casing grooves on the tip leakage flow and its resulting vortical structures.The results and conclusions are based on steady state 3D numerical simulations of the well-known transonic axial compressor NASA Rotor 37 near stall operating conditions.The calculations carried out on the casing treatment configuration reveal an important modification of the vortex topology at the rotor tip clearance.Circumferential grooves limit the expansion of the tip leakage vortex in the direction perpendicular to the blade chord,but generate a set of secondary tip leakage vortices due to the interaction with the leakage mass flow.Finally,a deeper investigation of the tip leakage flow is proposed.
