Abstract: An improved passage-flow turning model (IPTM) was developed in this study to design high-performance forward-curved blades for squirrel-cage fans. The flow separation in blade passages and the corresponding fan performance ...

Abstract: An entropy analysis and design optimization methodology is combined with airfoil shape optimization to demonstrate the impact of entropy generation on aerodynamics designs. In the work herein, the entropy generation rate ...

Abstract: The inverse design method for turbomachinery can directly acquire a blade geometry with specific aerodynamic parameters, such as pressure loading on the blade surfaces. The difference between the inverse design and direct ...