Optimization of Compressor Vane and Bleed Settings.

Abstract

This report evaluates optimization methods for their effectiveness in relating multistage axial compressor test data to the decision to vary a selected vane or bleed to reach a predetermined performance goal. Compressor simulations were used in a comparative evaluation and each method was judged on the basis of the number of tests required to achieve an optimum performance goal. The influence of measurement errors and finite vane travel were also prime considerations. Based on this evaluation, the COPES/CONMIN approximate optimization technique was chosen most suitable. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106059

Entities

People

  • J. E. Garberoglio
  • J. O. Song
  • W. L. Boudreaux

Organizations

  • Pratt & Whitney

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Algorithms
  • Combinatorial Analysis
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Heuristic Methods
  • Measurement
  • Reliability
  • Simulations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerodynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design