Introduction to Turbomachinery

lmeca2780  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

Introduction to Turbomachinery
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Bricteux Laurent; Lavagnoli Sergio;
Language
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.
Learning outcomes

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
Part I: Turbomachinery basics: Introduction and applications
Part II: Common concepts: Thermodynamics, compressible flows, kinematics, radial equilibrium
Part III: Compressors: Axial flow compressors, radial flow compressors
Part IV: Turbines: Axial flow turbines, technological aspects of gas turbines, technological aspects of steam turbines
Evaluation methods
In this course, the students are evaluated in two ways:
- An oral closed-book exam (part A)
- A mandatory project work, to be delivered by the end of the first session (part B).
The final grade is the weighted average of part A and part B evaluations. In the final grade, Part B weights 40%, while Part A weights  60%.
If no project is submitted, the student will be considered as absent for the whole evaluation. No project is organized during the August second session.
A minimal note of 9/20 must be obtained at the exam for the note of the project to be used in the final note; otherwise, only the exam note is reported as the final note; the note for the project is still acquired by the student and it will be used, together with the note of an exam in the next session, to compute the new final note.
Other information
mandatory visits to relevant companies or research centers will be organized.
Bibliography
  • 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.
  • S. Korpela, Principles of Turbomachinery 2nd Edition, John Wiley
  • S. Dixon, C. Hall, Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery, Sixth Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann
Teaching materials
  • Syllabus en anglais disponible au SICI. LMECA 2780: Introduction to turbomachinery, L. Bricteux & S. Lavagnoli.
Faculty or entity
MECA


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

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Mechanical Engineering

Master [120] in Electro-mechanical Engineering

Master [120] in Energy Engineering