Three-dimensional design and analysis of a compressor rotor blade

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2005
Özgür, Cumhur
Three-dimensional design and three-dimensional CFD analysis of a compressor rotor stage are performed. The design methodology followed is based on a mean line analysis and a radial equilibrium phase. The radial equilibrium is established at a selected number of radii. NACA 65 series airfoils are selected and stacked according to the experimental data available. The CFD methodology applied is based on a three-dimensional, finite difference, compressible flow Euler solver that includes the source terms belonging to rotational motion. The accuracy of the solver is shown by making use of two different test cases. The CFD solution of the designed geometry predicts the static pressure rises and flow turning angles to a good degree of accuracy.

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Citation Formats
C. Özgür, “Three-dimensional design and analysis of a compressor rotor blade,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2005.