An experimental investigation of a tandem stator flow characteristic in a low speed axial research compressor

Alrik Tesch, Martin Lange, Konrad Vogeler, Jens Ortmanns, Erik Johann, Volker Gümmer

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Abstract

A major goal in axial compressor development is to increase the efficiency and to reduce the weight of the module. In order to do so the power density has to be increased by raising the work per stage. Higher capability to do work can be achieved by increasing the circumferential velocity component of the fluid. Tandem stators might offer the ability to turn high swirling flow with lower losses compared to a single blade stator. In terms of higher aerodynamic loading the use of tandem vanes can be a key feature to allow the design of highly efficient and compact compressor modules. This paper presents the design and experimental validation of a single stage low speed axial compressor with a tandem outlet guide vane, representative for a modern jet engine high pressure compressor. Additionally to the overall compressor performance the 3D flow field of the tandem stator has been measured with a five hole probe at different operating points. The results will be discussed in comparison with numerical results. Furthermore, oil flow pictures are used to get a deeper insight into flow conditions inside the vane passage and to validate the numerically predicted secondary flow structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTurbomachinery
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Electronic)9780791845608
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
EventASME Turbo Expo 2014: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition, GT 2014 - Dusseldorf, Germany
Duration: 16 Jun 201420 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo
Volume2A

Conference

ConferenceASME Turbo Expo 2014: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition, GT 2014
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityDusseldorf
Period16/06/1420/06/14

Keywords

  • Low speed axial compressor
  • Tandem stator

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