Efficient Multidisciplinary Aerodynamic Optimization Design Based on Discrete Adjoint Method

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Chen ◽  
Zuo Yingtao ◽  
Jingjing Lu ◽  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Yueming Li
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Design ◽  
Adjoint Method ◽  
Aerodynamic Optimization ◽  
Discrete Adjoint ◽  
Discrete Adjoint Method

Aerodynamic Optimization and Inverse Design of 2D and 3D Turbine Cascades Using the Discrete Adjoint Method

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Lu ◽  
Chaolei Zhang ◽  
Zhenping Feng
Keyword(s):  
Design Optimization ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Adjoint Method ◽  
Inverse Design ◽  
Aerodynamic Design ◽  
Discrete Adjoint ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Discrete Adjoint Method ◽  
Turbine Cascades ◽  
2D And 3D

The adjoint method has significant advantage in sensitivity analysis because its computation cost is independent of the number of the design variables. In recent years it has been applied greatly in aerodynamic design optimization of turbomachinery. This paper developed the discrete adjoint method based on the authors’ previous work and demonstrated the applications of the method in the aerodynamic design optimization for turbine cascades. The Non-uniform Rational B-Spline (NURBS) technology was introduced in the current design optimization system and a flexible parameterization method for 3D cascade was proposed. Based on the parameterization method, the stack line and the blade profile are parameterized together by using NURBS curves. During the design process, the control points of the profile, the stack point and the stagger angle of the blade on each section can be taken as the design variables. Moreover, the flow solver and the discrete adjoint solver were extended towards the turbulent flow environment by adopting the k – ω turbulence model. Based on the optimization design system, several applications including two optimization design cases and two inverse design cases for 2D and 3D turbine cascades were implemented with the mass flow ratio constraint. The gradient verification and the numerical cases showed the correctness and accuracy of the discrete adjoint solver. The numerical results demonstrated the validity and efficiency of the design optimization system based on discrete adjoint method.

Continuous adjoint aerodynamic optimization design for multi-stage gas turbine with cooling air

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 444-456
Author(s):  
Lei Chen ◽  
Jiang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Gas Turbine ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Adjoint Method ◽  
Air Injection ◽  
Aerodynamic Optimization ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Surface Code ◽  
Cooling Air ◽  
Continuous Adjoint

Purpose This paper aims to conduct the optimization of the multi-stage gas turbine with the effect of the cooling air injection based on the adjoint method. Design/methodology/approach Continuous adjoint method is combined with the S2 surface code. Findings The optimization of the stagger angles, stacking lines and the passage can improve the attack angles and restrain the development of the boundary, reducing the secondary flow loss caused by the cooling air injection. Practical implications The aerodynamic performance of the gas turbine can be improved via the optimization of blade and passage based on the adjoint method. Originality/value The results of the first study on the adjoint method applied to the S2 surface through flow calculation including the cooling air effect are presented.

Discontinuous Galerkin unsteady discrete adjoint method for real-time efficient tsunami simulations

2013 ◽  
Vol 232 (1) ◽  
pp. 416-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien Blaise ◽  
Amik St-Cyr ◽  
Dimitri Mavriplis ◽  
Brian Lockwood
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Discontinuous Galerkin ◽  
Adjoint Method ◽  
Discrete Adjoint ◽  
Discrete Adjoint Method

Aerodynamic Optimization Design of Multi-stage Turbine Using the Continuous Adjoint Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Chen ◽  
Jiang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Optimization Design ◽  
Adjoint Method ◽  
Shape Design ◽  
Aerodynamic Optimization ◽  
Aerodynamic Shape ◽  
Adjoint Formulation ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Continuous Adjoint Method ◽  
Continuous Adjoint

AbstractThis paper develops a continuous adjoint formulation for the aerodynamic shape design of a turbine in a multi-stage environment based on S

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