Nonequilibrium Streamline Curvature Throughflow Calculations in Wet Steam Turbines

1982 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 489-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. C. Yeoh ◽  
J. B. Young
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Computer Program ◽  
Calculation Method ◽  
Stage Model ◽  
Steam Turbines ◽  
Wet Steam ◽  
Equilibrium Solutions ◽  
High Pressure Turbine ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Streamline Curvature

The paper describes a computer program which combines the streamline curvature throughflow calculation method with one-dimensional wet steam theory. Two subsonic applications are described in detail: (i) the nucleating flow in a convergent-straight annular duct and (ii) the flow in a 14-stage model high pressure turbine. Comparisons are made between the full nonequilibrium and conventional equilibrium solutions. Experimental results for the turbine show that the decrease in efficiency between dry and wet operation is underestimated by the theoretical calculation.

Creep Deformation of High Pressure Steam Turbine Part

2015 ◽  
Vol 732 ◽  
pp. 187-190
Author(s):  
František Straka ◽  
Pavel Albl ◽  
Pavel Pánek
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Steam Turbine ◽  
Creep Deformation ◽  
Steam Turbines ◽  
High Pressure Turbine ◽  
High Pressure Steam ◽  
Pressure Steam ◽  
Temperature Levels ◽  
Steam Parameters

Steam turbines are complex rotating machines working at high pressure and high temperature levels. Their high-pressure parts, which are subjected to the highest steam parameters, are most affected by these conditions and may suffer from creep deformation. Permanent changes in geometry become visible in high-pressure turbine casings when they are disassembled after certain time in operation.

Nonequilibrium Throughflow Analyses of Low-Pressure, Wet Steam Turbines

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (4) ◽  
pp. 716-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. C. Yeoh ◽  
J. B. Young
Keyword(s):  
Low Pressure ◽  
Computational Method ◽  
Virial Equation ◽  
Complete Analysis ◽  
Steam Turbines ◽  
Wet Steam ◽  
Streamline Curvature ◽  
Low Pressure Turbine ◽  
Aerodynamic Parameters ◽  
Theoretical Test

The paper describes a throughflow computational method that combines wet steam theory with an axisymmetric streamline curvature technique in order to predict nonequilibrium effects in low-pressure steam turbines. The computer program developed is able to deal with both subsonic and fully choked supersonic flows, and steam properties are represented by a truncated virial equation of state. A number of theoretical test cases have been investigated, including the nonequilibrium flow in the primary nucleating stage of a low-pressure turbine and the complete analysis of a six-stage, 320-MW operational turbine. The calculations are the first of their kind in being able to provide information on the spanwise variation of the Wilson point, the average droplet size nucleated, the degree of supercooling throughout the flowfield, the thermodynamic wetness loss, and the nonequilibrium choking mass flow rate in addition to the aerodynamic parameters which are of interest to the designer.

Experimental and numerical investigations of aerodynamic behavior of a three-stage high-pressure turbine at different operation conditions

2011 ◽  
Vol 226 (6) ◽  
pp. 1535-1549
Author(s):  
S Abdelfattah ◽  
M T Schobeiri
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Numerical Results ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Steam Turbines ◽  
High Pressure Turbine ◽  
Numerical Investigations ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
And Performance

Using the Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes-based numerical methods to simulate the flow field, efficiency and performance of high-pressure turbine components of multi-stage steam turbines result in substantial differences between the experimental and the numerical results pertaining to the individual flow quantities. These differences are integrally noticeable in terms of major discrepancies in aerodynamic losses, efficiency, and performance of the turbine. As a consequence, engine manufacturers are compelled to frequently calibrate their simulation package by performing a series of experiments before issuing efficiency and performance guaranty. The aim of this article is to investigate the cause of the aforementioned differences by utilizing a three-stage high-pressure research turbine with three-dimensional compound lean blades as the platform for experimental and numerical investigations. Experimental data were obtained using interstage aerodynamic measurements at three measurement stations, namely, downstream of the first rotor row, the second stator row, and the second rotor row. Detailed measurements were conducted using custom-designed five-hole probes traversed in both circumferential and radial directions. Aerodynamic measurements were carried out within a rotational speed range of 1800–2800 r/min. Numerical simulations were performed utilizing a commercially available computational fluid dynamics code. A detailed mesh of the three stages was created and used to simulate the corresponding operating conditions. The experimental and numerical results were compared following a critical discussion relative to differences mentioned above.

High Pressure Subsonic Nucleation in 1D Nozzles — An Experimental Study

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Guo ◽  
Mark Burnett ◽  
Norman Turnquist ◽  
Francisco Moraga
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
High Pressure ◽  
Wilson Line ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Steam Flow ◽  
Steam Turbines ◽  
Wet Steam ◽  
Flow Conditions ◽  
Test Rig ◽  
Wet Steam Flow

The presence of moisture in steam turbines is known to cause blade erosion and reduce turbine performance. As a result, nucleating wet steam flow has been the topic of both academic and engineering research for many decades. However, almost all of the previous experimental studies on steam nucleation have been carried out under low pressure supersonic flow conditions, either in converging-diverging (Laval) nozzles or in supersonic airfoil cascades. Some recent experimental studies conducted droplet size/wetness measurements within actual turbines, but these tests in general only give qualitative assessment on the nucleation phenomena. They are not intended to study the mechanisms of the nucleating steam flow. In this paper, an experimental study of nucleating wet steam flow under high-pressure subsonic flow conditions is presented. In particular, the world’s first high-pressure subsonic nucleation test rig was designed and built at the GE Global Research Center. This advanced test rig takes high pressure (up to 1000 psia) clean steam with controlled inlet superheat and expands it through 1D subsonic nozzles. The Wilson line location and the length of the nucleation zone are controlled through different combinations of inlet steam pressure and superheat, and overall pressure ratios. An advanced optical measurement system was developed and used to measure the Wilson line, the ensuing condensation zone, and the droplet size and number density generated from nucleation. The flow path in the nozzle is visible through specially designed sapphire windows. The optical system is essentially comprised of two laser-photodiode pairs (405 nm and 689 nm wavelength), which can be traversed along the length of the nozzle. The experiment data have indicated that significant differences exist between high pressure subsonic nucleation and low pressure supersonic nucleation. Further, an in-house 1D analytical tool as well as a 3D multiphase CFD have been used to model the test runs, and reasonable agreements have been obtained. This study has direct application in the design of Nuclear and Concentrated Solar high pressure steam turbines.

Nonlinear dynamics of pulsating detonation wave with two-stage chemical kinetics in the shock-attached frame

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaroslava E. Poroshyna ◽  
Aleksander I. Lopato ◽  
Pavel S. Utkin
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Detonation Wave ◽  
Model Comparison ◽  
Approximation Order ◽  
Transition Regime ◽  
Stage Model ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Kinetics Of ◽  
Detonation Wave Propagation

Abstract The paper contributes to the clarification of the mechanism of one-dimensional pulsating detonation wave propagation for the transition regime with two-scale pulsations. For this purpose, a novel numerical algorithm has been developed for the numerical investigation of the gaseous pulsating detonation wave using the two-stage model of kinetics of chemical reactions in the shock-attached frame. The influence of grid resolution, approximation order and the type of rear boundary conditions on the solution has been studied for four main regimes of detonation wave propagation for this model. Comparison of dynamics of pulsations with results of other authors has been carried out.

A dynamic probabilistic design method for blade-tip radial running clearance of aeroengine high-pressure turbine

2014 ◽  
Vol 229 (10) ◽  
pp. 1861-1872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Wei Fei ◽  
Wen-Zhong Tang ◽  
Guang-chen Bai ◽  
Zhi-Ying Chen
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Response Surface Method ◽  
Probabilistic Analysis ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Probabilistic Design ◽  
High Pressure Turbine ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Surface Method ◽  
Blade Tip

Around the engineering background of the probabilistic design of high-pressure turbine (HPT) blade-tip radial running clearance (BTRRC) which conduces to the high-performance and high-reliability of aeroengine, a distributed collaborative extremum response surface method (DCERSM) was proposed for the dynamic probabilistic analysis of turbomachinery. On the basis of investigating extremum response surface method (ERSM), the mathematical model of DCERSM was established. The DCERSM was applied to the dynamic probabilistic analysis of BTRRC. The results show that the blade-tip radial static clearance δ = 1.82 mm is advisable synthetically considering the reliability and efficiency of gas turbine. As revealed by the comparison of three methods (DCERSM, ERSM, and Monte Carlo method), the DCERSM reshapes the possibility of the probabilistic analysis for turbomachinery and improves the computational efficiency while preserving computational accuracy. The DCERSM offers a useful insight for BTRRC dynamic probabilistic analysis and optimization. The present study enrichs mechanical reliability analysis and design theory.

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