A Computer Program for the Coupled Implementation of Meanline and Throughflow Methods to Simplify the Aerodynamic Design of Multistage Axial Compressors

<p>A computer program capable of simplifying the preliminary aerodynamic design process of multistage axial compressors has been developed. This interactive design tool, named C-STAAC, combines the Meanline and Throughflow analysis capabilities of two independent compressor design codes to form one standalone system. The program greatly improves the efficiency of the Preliminary-to-Throughflow stages of compressor design by providing fully coupled interaction between the two platforms. The result enables the user to produce stacked airfoil geometry from only a handful of initial input parameters.</p> <p>The program additionally offers a wide selection of pre- and post-processing capabilities that were not previously available with the independent design codes. This tool is accessed through an easy-to-use graphical user interface that allows for immediate visual feedback during design iterations, thus increasing user productivity and design turnaround time. An equivalent industry-standard process may take a substantial amount of time and effort. The unique “from scratch” design capabilities of C-STAAC are explained in complete detail, and the program’s abilities are demonstrated with illustrated examples.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - Open Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Aerospace Engineering

Year

2016

Author dc:creator

• Rozendaal, Alexander V.

• meanline
• throughflow
• aerodynamics
• axial compressors
• Aerodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.erau.edu/edt/313

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.erau.edu:edt-1312