A COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR THE DETAILED DESIGN OF FREE VORTEX TURBINES.
Abstract
A Fortran program has been written for the detailed design calculations of a free vortex turbine having a maximum of four stages. The thermodynamic calculations are based on use of a constant, average specific heat ratio for each stage; thus the program is applicable to any working fluid for which the thermodynamic data are sufficiently well known. The input to the program consists of data obtained from desired cycle objectives, preliminary sizing calculations and flowpath, thermodynamic properties of the working medium, and certain parameters whose values are left to the designer's judgement and experience. A detailed discussion of the pertinent theory, calculation procedure, and general logic of the program has been included as well as an explanation of how the program results fit into the overall design of an aircraft gas turbine engine. In addition, some comments on justification of the need for the program are made. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0619079
Entities
People
- R. Wysong
- Widen Tabakoff
Organizations
- University of Cincinnati