The development and requirements of a body force database from two-dimensional and streamline curvature calculations

This thesis presents a methodology for development of a body force database, from design conditions to flows below the stall point, for compressor stability analysis. The methodology is based on two-dimensional blade element calculations and a streamline curvature procedure to calculate the axisymmetric flow, although it can be extended to use three-dimensional calculations where available. The methodology is demonstrated by assembling the body force database and using it for a stability calculation. The connection between the stall onset behavior and the body forces near and below the stall point is established through a sensitivity assessment of the radial and axial distribution of the body forces. Comparisons are made with stall onset data obtained in a single stage axial compressor. Capturing the axial component of the body force is found to be key element in estimation of the stall point and stall inception type.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2009

Author dc:creator

• Walker, Thomas K., III

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Edward Greitzer and Choon Sooi Tan.

• Aeronautics and Astronautics.

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• M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/51644

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/51644