Modeling Shrouded Stator Cavity Flows in Axial-Flow Compressors
Author:
Wellborn S. R.1, Tolchinsky I.1, Okiishi T. H.2
Affiliation:
1. Rolls-Royce Allison, Indianapolis, IN 46206 2. Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
Abstract
Experiments and computational analyses were completed to understand the nature of shrouded stator cavity flows. From this understanding, a one-dimensional model of the flow through shrouded stator cavities was developed. This model estimates the leakage mass flow, temperature rise, and angular momentum increase through the cavity, given geometry parameters and the flow conditions at the interface between the cavity and primary flow path. This cavity model consists of two components, one that estimates the flow characteristics through the labyrinth seals and the other that predicts the transfer of momentum due to windage. A description of the one-dimensional model is given. The incorporation and use of the one-dimensional model in a multistage compressor primary flow analysis tool is described. The combination of this model and the primary flow solver was used to reliably simulate the significant impact on performance of the increase of hub seal leakage in a twelve-stage axial-flow compressor. Observed higher temperatures of the hub region fluid, different stage matching, and lower overall efficiencies and core flow than expected could be correctly linked to increased hub seal clearance with this new technique. The importance of including these leakage flows in compressor simulations is shown. [S0889-504X(00)00501-8]
Publisher
ASME International
Subject
Mechanical Engineering
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