Open AccessTurbine Design and Optimization Tool for LUMEN Expander Cycle Demonstrator
Author(s) -
Robson H. S. Hahn,
Jan C. Deeken,
Michael Oschwald,
Stefan Schlechtriem
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/1909/1/012053
Subject(s) - turbine , thrust , supersonic speed , computer science , impulse (physics) , range (aeronautics) , gas turbines , aerospace engineering , turbine blade , automotive engineering , engineering , mechanical engineering , marine engineering , physics , quantum mechanics
This paper describes the tool created for design and optimize supersonic partial admission impulse turbine for LRE [ 1 ] application, which is commonly used in open cycle applications, while focusing on the models used to better predict the operational conditions of turbines for small thrust range engines. Also, the tool for turbine blade profile generation and the main assumptions for its optimization are discussed and the preliminary results presented, showing the possibility to improve the turbine performance for LUMEN Demonstrator operational range