Fall 2015
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. Barber
Course:
ME3280 Turbines and Centrifugal Machinery
Time:
Mon / Wed. 3:30 – 4:45 PM UTEB150
Textbook:
Baskharone, E. A., “Principles of Turbomachinery in Air-Breathing
Engines,” Cambridge University Press, New York, NY, 2006, ISBN 0-521-85810-0
Date
Week
Topics
Baskharone
Dixon
Mattingly
8/31
9/2
9/9
1
Introduction, Conservation Laws; Force on elbow
1-25
2
9/14
9/16
9/21
9/23
9/28
9/30
10/5
10/7
3
26-39
70-76
234-243
39-103
12-14
1-67
213-224
67-108
236-237
346-360
114-206
172-200
29-50
615-630
16-22
112-157
112-157
C: 146
154-160
T:99-100
109-118
630 - 641
10/12
10/14
7
10/19
10/21
10/26
10/28
8
11/2
11/4
10
11/9
11/11
11/16
11/18
11/23
11/25
11/30
12/2
12/7
12/9
12/14
11
1st & 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Gibbs
Equation, Adiabatic & Polytropic Efficiency,
Multistage Effects
Compressible Flow, Mach No. Functions, Flow
Parameters,
Dimensional Analysis, Compressor & Turbine
Maps, Euler Equation
Velocity triangles, Specific Speed; Alternative
Euler Equation, Sources of Energy Transfer,
Reaction & Effect on Velocity, Relative
Stagnation Properties, Rothalpy & Airfoil
Pressure Losses
2-D Compressor & Turbine Airfoil / Cascade
Design, Lift Forces, Boundary Layer Parameters,
Losses and Surface Pressure Distributions
Exam 1
Class
Meanline Analysis for Axial Flow Machines–
Design & Off-Design, Advances in Axial Flow
Turbomachinery
Multi-Stage Turbomachinery Design, Radial
Equilibrium, Free Vortex, Forced Vortex, Swirl
Distributions, Actuator Disc
Configuration Selection, Disk & Airfoil stress
related to fluid dynamic performance
Exam 2
Radial Flow Turbines
Thanksgiving Break
1-8
64-68
9-26
4
5
6
9
12
13
Centrifugal Compressors
14
Final examination
15
Exam review, odds and ends
C: 347-385
T: 250-335
208-226
631 - 641
641 - 653
183-213
654 - 676
704 - 742
121-131
398-458
265-299
742 - 748
471-515
217-260
676-683
References
1. Standard Atmosphere, http://www.digitaldutch.com/atmoscalc/tableatmosphere.htm
2. Dixon, S. L., “Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery,” Fifth Ed.,
2005 Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 0-7506-7870-4
3. Gorla, R. S. R., and Khan, A. A., “Turbomachinery, Design and Theory,” M. Dekker
Inc., New York, NY, 2003, ISBN 0-8247-0980-2.
4. Mattingly, J. D., “Elements of Gas Turbine Propulsion,” 1996 McGraw-Hill, Inc.,
ISBN 0-07-912196-9.
5. Saravanamuttoo, H. I. H., Rogers, G. F. C., and Cohen, H., “Gas Turbine Theory,”
5th Edition, Prentiss Hall, New York, NY, 2003, ISBN 0130-15847-X.
6. Logan, E., Jr., “Turbmachinery,” Basic Theory an Applications, Second Edition,
Revised and Expanded, 1993, Marcel Dekker, Inc., ISBN 0-8247-9138-X
7. Japikse, D. and Baines, N. C., “Introduction to Turbomachinery,” 1994, 1997
Concepts ETI, Inc. and Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-933283-10-5 and ISBN 0933283-06-7
8. Wilson, D. G., “The Design of High-Efficiency Turbomachinery and Gas Turbines,”
The MIT Press, Cambridge, MA.
9. Cumpsty, N. A., “Compressor Aerodynamics,” Longman Scientific, 1989.
10. Walsh, P. P. and Fletcher, P., “Gas Turbine Performance,” 1998 Blackwell Science
Ltd., ISBN 0-7918-0067-9
Class Policy
Course Description: This course develops the fundamental fluid mechanics of radial
and axial flow turbomachinery. Topics include energy transfer and the Euler equation,
performance parameters, configuration selection and interactions between fluid dynamic
and mechanical design issues. Operating limits and off-design considerations are
addressed. The application of modern CFD and stability analysis are introduced.
Intended Audience & Prerequisites: The course is intended for students with a
undergraduate courses in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Course Objectives: The course is designed to help students develop a basic
understanding of the relations between the flow path dimensions of a turbomachine, its
fluid dynamic forces and its performance.
It is the instructor's strongly held conviction that students cannot develop a basic
understanding of turbomachinery fluid mechanics without actively participating in
problem solving. Homework will be collected and graded on the logic and clarity of the
approach taken. Homework is due on the class immediately following the one in which
they are assigned, without exception. This is because I plan to go over, or at least hand
out, the solutions to the problems during the next class. If you are going to miss a class,
please make arrangements with a classmate to get the homework to me, and to obtain the
new assignment. If this isn't possible, contact me for alternate arrangements.
It is important for you to note that I will subtract points from the homework problems if
the work is not presented in a neat and organized manner. Please write the problem
statement and any assumptions made. I suggest that after you work the problem through
to your satisfaction the first time, you then neatly rewrite the problem. This will both
help you to organize your thoughts and review the problem just worked -- last but not
least, it will make it easier for me to grade the homework (very important!)
A textbook has been assigned which covers the very basics and will be a useful reference
for the elementary fluid mechanics. A short reference list is given which gives the
instructors favorite references. The course notes are the primary material.
Assignments and Evaluation
Mid Term`
Homework
Final Exam
33%
33%
33%
Exams are anticipated to be open book. Note that I will emphasize the understanding of
concepts, which will be the main focus of the exams.
Other Useful References
1. Anderson, J. D. Jr. "Modern Compressible Flow with Historical Perspective" 1982
Adds modern numerical approaches to basics. Historical perspective is interesting.
2. Glassman, A. J. 1973 "Turbine Design & Applications", NASA SP290 Practical,
readable basics in paper back.
3. Johnson, I. A. & Bullock, R. O. 1965 "Aerodynamic Design of Axial Flow
Compressors" NASA SP36 Good general text.
4. Lakshminarayana, B. "Fluid Dynamics & Heat Transfer of Turbomachinery" 1996
Wiley & Sons Good presentation of modern analysis methods in CFD & heat transfer
5. Schlichting, H. 1977 "Boundary Layers" 7th Edition McGraw- Hill. The classic on
viscid flow
6. Shapiro, A. H. "The Dynamics & Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow",
1953 Ronald Press. The classic gas dynamics text, Hoffman has a more modern
version.
7. White, F. "Viscous Fluid Flow" 1991 McGraw Hill
8. Whitfield & Barnes "Design of Radial Turbomachines" Longman Scientific.
9. Wislicenus, G. F. 1980 "Preliminary Design of Turbopumps & Related Machinery"
NASA Pub 1170