Use of Optimization in Turbomachinery Design Process
Introduction: With the advancements in computation power, optimization is not just limited to academics and research anymore. It can now be realistically used for industrial designs. There are...
Posts about Optimization
Optimizing the Radial-to-Axial Duct Geometry for a Gas Turbine Radial Compressor Impeller
Many gas turbines with radial compressors utilize a radial-to-axial inlet duct upstream of the first compressor stage. Aside from the fact that flow in the duct generates aerodynamic losses, the flow...
Optimizing the Screw Inducer for a Pump
High-efficiency, low-cavitation pumps often require a screw type inducer to treat the inflow to the main radial/mixed flow pump blades. Efficiency and head rise, split between inducer and main pump,...
Designing Turbomachinery with Optimization – Better Designs in Less Time
Thanks to early pioneering efforts by Dr. David Japikse and his team, Concepts NREC has been at the forefront of turbomachinery design optimization for the past 15 years.