Experimental investigation of wall thickness and hole shape variation effects on full-coverage film cooling performance for a gas turbine vane

Li, W., Li, X., Ren, J. and Jiang, H. (2018) Experimental investigation of wall thickness and hole shape variation effects on full-coverage film cooling performance for a gas turbine vane. Applied Thermal Engineering, 144, pp. 349-361. (doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.08.068)

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Abstract

The effects of wall thickness and hole shape variation on a full-coverage film cooled turbine vane are investigated in a stationary and linear cascade utilizing the pressure sensitive paint technique. The varied wall thickness produces hole length-to-diameter ratio (L/D) in a range from L/D = 2 to 5, and holes tested include simple angle hole, compound angle hole, and fan-shaped hole. Five rows of holes are provided on the pressure side while three rows of holes are provided on the suction side, with six rows of cylindrical holes drilled on the leading edge to construct showerhead film cooling. The tested blowing ratios for the showerhead, pressure side, and suction side range from 0.25 to 1.5, with a density ratio of 1.5. The freestream Reynolds number is 1.35 × 105, based on the axial chord length and the inlet velocity, with a freestream turbulence intensity level of 3.5% at the cascade inlet. The results indicate that the wall thickness variation produces significant influence on the pressure side film cooling effectiveness, while only marginal effect on the showerhead and suction side film cooling. Also observed is that the fan-shaped hole generates the highest film cooling effectiveness on pressure or suction side. Also discussed is the surface curvature effect, combining with effects of wall thickness and hole shape variations, on the film cooling effectiveness in comparison to the flat-plate data.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:The authors would like to acknowledge the financial supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51676106 and No. U1613204).
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Li, Mr Weihong
Authors: Li, W., Li, X., Ren, J., and Jiang, H.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Applied Thermal Engineering
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:1359-4311
ISSN (Online):1873-5606
Published Online:23 August 2018
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2018 Crown Copyright
First Published:First published in Applied Thermal Engineering 144: 349-361
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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