The geometry of the exit shroud cavity where the rotor shroud leakage flow reenters the main passage flow is very important due to the dominant influence of the leakage flow on the aerodynamics of low aspect ratio turbines. The work presented in this paper investigates, both experimentally and numerically, possibilities for the control of shroud leakage flow by modifications to the exit shroud cavity. The processes through which the leakage flow affects the mainstream aerodynamics identified in the first part of this study were used to develop promising strategies for reducing the influence of shroud leakage flow. The experimental program of this study was conducted on a three-stage model air turbine, which was extensively supported by CFD analysis. Three different concepts for shroud leakage flow control in the exit cavity were analyzed and tested: (a) profiled exit cavity downstream end wall, (b) axial deflector, and (c) radial deflector concepts. Reductions in aerodynamic losses associated with shroud leakage were achieved by controlling the position and direction at which the leakage jet reenters the mainstream when it leaves the exit shroud cavity. Suggestions are made for an optimum shroud and cavity geometry.
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The Influence of Shroud and Cavity Geometry on Turbine Performance: An Experimental and Computational Study— Part II: Exit Cavity Geometry
John D. Denton,
John D. Denton
Whittle Laboratory,
Cambridge University
, Cambridge CB30DY, UK
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Eric M. Curtis,
Eric M. Curtis
Whittle Laboratory,
Cambridge University
, Cambridge CB30DY, UK
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Ashley T. Peterson
Ashley T. Peterson
Whittle Laboratory,
Cambridge University
, Cambridge CB30DY, UK
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Budimir Rosic
John D. Denton
Whittle Laboratory,
Cambridge University
, Cambridge CB30DY, UK
Eric M. Curtis
Whittle Laboratory,
Cambridge University
, Cambridge CB30DY, UK
Ashley T. Peterson
Whittle Laboratory,
Cambridge University
, Cambridge CB30DY, UKJ. Turbomach. Oct 2008, 130(4): 041002 (10 pages)
Published Online: June 17, 2008
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Received:
June 18, 2007
Revised:
June 19, 2007
Published:
June 17, 2008
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A companion article has been published:
The Influence of Shroud and Cavity Geometry on Turbine Performance: An Experimental and Computational Study—Part I: Shroud Geometry
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Rosic, B., Denton, J. D., Curtis, E. M., and Peterson, A. T. (June 17, 2008). "The Influence of Shroud and Cavity Geometry on Turbine Performance: An Experimental and Computational Study— Part II: Exit Cavity Geometry." ASME. J. Turbomach. October 2008; 130(4): 041002. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2777202
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