Introduction to Turbomachinery

lmeca2780  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to Turbomachinery
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Arts Tony;
Language
English
Main themes
The main focus of these lectures is directed towards axial steam and gas turbines. The description of radial gas turbines, as well as their operation, is of less importance. A short description of hydraulic machines ends the lectures.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 In consideration of the reference table AA of the program " Master's degree civil engineer mechanics ", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:
  • AA1.1, AA1.2, AA1.3
  • AA2.1, AA2.2, AA2.3
  • AA3.1, AA3.3
  • AA5.1, AA5.2, AA5.5, AA5.6
  • AA6.1, AA6.2
Explain the fundamental principles of design and operation of axial and radial turbomachines (turbines)
 
Content
  • Energetical study of the operation of a turbine stage. Flow field in stationary nozzles. Expansion in a converging-diverging nozzle. Flow field in rotating blade rows. Degree of reaction. Operation of action and reaction machines.
  • Characteristic coefficients of the operation of a turbine stage. Velocity triangles. Determination of the aerodynamic angles of stationary and rotating blade rows. Various operation principles of a turbine stage. Efficiency of a turbine stage. Typical action and reaction stages. Curtis turbine.
  • Flow field in a cascade : various blade design methods. Evaluation of the aerodynamic performance of a blade row.
  • Determination of losses by experimental correlations. Secondary flows. Total-to-total efficiency of a turbine stage.
  • Radial equilibrium principles in turbines. Equations and general solutions. Description of particular solutions (free vortex, ...)
  • General design principles of large power steam turbines. Exit stage.
  • Industrial exploitation of steam turbines. Analysis of pressure and mass flow regimes. Heat and power production by steam turbines -General description and manufacturing particularities of axial gas turbines.
  • General description of radial turbines. Geometrical particularities. Characteristic coefficients. Loss analysis and efficiency.
  • General description of hydraulic turbines. Overall operation characteristics.
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Evaluation Oral open book exam, allowing an in depth evaluation of the skills of the student
Other information
Three visits to turbomachines companies are organized
Bibliography
Support : Note de cours disponibles au SICI.
Bibliographie :
  • J.H. Horlock, Axial Flow Turbines, London Butterworth Scientific Publications
  • O.E. Balje, Turbomachines, A Guide to Design and Theory, John Wiley
  • W. Traupel, Thermische Turbomaschinen, Springer Verlag.
Faculty or entity
MECA


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Electro-mechanical Engineering

Master [120] in Mechanical Engineering