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The influence of large-scale high-intensity turbulence on vane heat transfer

Journal Article · · Journal of Turbomachinery
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2841007· OSTI ID:438777
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  1. Allison Engine Co., Indianapolis, IN (United States)

An experimental research program was undertaken to examine the influence of large-scale high-intensity turbulence on vane heat transfer. The experiment was conducted in a four-vane linear cascade at exit Reynolds numbers of 500,000 and 800,000 based on chord length. Heat transfer measurements were made for four inlet turbulence conditions including a low turbulence case (Tu {approx_equal} 1%), a grid turbulence case (Tu {approx_equal} 7.5%), and two levels of large-scale turbulence generated with a mock combustor at two upstream locations (Tu {approx_equal} 12% and 8%). The heat transfer data demonstrated that the length scale, Lu, has a significant effect on stagnation region and pressure surface heat transfer.

Sponsoring Organization:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
438777
Report Number(s):
CONF-950629--
Journal Information:
Journal of Turbomachinery, Journal Name: Journal of Turbomachinery Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 119; ISSN JOTUEI; ISSN 0889-504X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English