The results of a study supported by NASA under the Energy Efficient Engine Program, conducted to investigate the development of boundary layers under the influence of velocity distributions that simulate the suction sides of two state-of-the-art turbine airfoils, are presented. One velocity distribution represented a forward loaded airfoil ('squared-off' design), while the other represented an aft loaded airfoil ('aft loaded' design). These velocity distributions were simulated in a low-speed, high-aspect-ratio wind tunnel specifically designed for boundary layer investigations. It is intended that the detailed data presented in this paper be used to develop improved turbulence model suitable for application to turbine airfoil design.
Boundary layer development on turbine airfoil suction surfaces
Gas Turbine Conference and Products Show ; 1981 ; Houston, TX
1981-03-01
Conference paper
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English
Momentum and thermal boundary layers on turbine airfoil suction surfaces
Tema Archive | 1987
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