Lattice-matrix structures have distinct advantages in enhancing heat transfer in the cooling channels of a gas turbine blade. Lattice structures not only enhance heat transfer coefficient but also provide structural rigidity to the turbine blade. Stationary tests were performed for a 12 times scaled up model at four Reynolds numbers (4,000 < Re < 20,000) in a converging lattice structure. A narrow band liquid crystal technique is used to determine the heat transfer coefficient in the channel. The results shows very high heat transfer coefficient enhancement in the impingement regions. The average heat transfer coefficient enhancement for a channel with lattice structures is also higher (Nu/Nu0 = 1.9–3) than a pin fin cooling configuration channel (Nu/Nu0 = 1.7–2.2). The heat transfer coefficient enhancement decreases with increasing Reynolds number. Pressure data are taken at some specific points throughout the channel. High pressure drop due to the turning of the flow in the lattice structure is observed. Friction factor and overall thermal performance factor are calculated. The overall thermal performance factor lies in the range 0.64–1.
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ASME 2008 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
October 31–November 6, 2008
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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978-0-7918-4871-5
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Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in a Converging Lattice Structure for Airfoil Trailing Edge Cooling
Krishnendu Saha,
Krishnendu Saha
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
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Sumanta Acharya,
Sumanta Acharya
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
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Chiyuki Nakamata
Chiyuki Nakamata
IHI Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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Krishnendu Saha
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Sumanta Acharya
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Chiyuki Nakamata
IHI Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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IMECE2008-68152, pp. 1175-1184; 10 pages
Published Online:
August 26, 2009
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Saha, K, Acharya, S, & Nakamata, C. "Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop in a Converging Lattice Structure for Airfoil Trailing Edge Cooling." Proceedings of the ASME 2008 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 10: Heat Transfer, Fluid Flows, and Thermal Systems, Parts A, B, and C. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. October 31–November 6, 2008. pp. 1175-1184. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-68152
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