Abstract: The design and optimization of a multistage radial compressor vaneless diffuser, cross-over and return channel is presented. An analytical design procedure for 3D blades with prescribed load ...

Abstract: This second paper presents the aerothermal optimization of the first stage rotor blade of an axial high pressure (HP) turbine by means of the conjugate heat transfer (CHT) method and lifetime ...

Abstract: This first paper describes the conjugate heat transfer (CHT) method and its application to the performance and lifetime prediction of a high pressure turbine blade operating at a very high ...