Numerical simulation of the 3D viscous flow in the exhaust casing of a low-pressure steam turbine

  • X. Xu
  • , S. Kang
  • , C. H. Hirsch

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Abstract

Numerical results of the 3D viscous flow in a downward exhaust casing of a low-pressure steam turbine, obtained with the 3D Navier-Stokes solver Fine/TURBO, is presented. Comprehensive comparisons of the computational results with the available experimental data, such as velocity, static and total pressure coefficients, are given. A good agreement with the experimental data is obtained. The computational results reveal a complex vortex system, including a passage vortex, a secondary vortex, an endwall vortex and a separation vortex, within the casing model. It is found that of all the vortices, most portion of energy losses within the casing is contributed from the passage vortex.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAircraft Engine; Marine; Turbomachinery; Microturbines and Small Turbomachinery
PublisherAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ISBN (Print)9780791878507
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
EventASME Turbo Expo 2001: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, GT 2001 - New Orleans, LA, United States
Duration: 4 Jun 20017 Jun 2001

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo
Volume1

Conference

ConferenceASME Turbo Expo 2001: Power for Land, Sea, and Air, GT 2001
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans, LA
Period4/06/017/06/01

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