Numerical Investigation of the Flow Fields within Novel, Compact Compressors

The objective of this project is to develop numerical models for the simulation of the flow field in the novel compact mixed flow compressor, which is one of the main engine core components. Pratt and Whitney Canada have developed a wide range of new high performance aero engines. To further improve the performance of these engines, it is necessary to understand the flow fields in the compressor at both the design-point and at/near-stall and assess system behaviour as the stall margin is approached. In this project, the computer simulation method will be used to predict the flow patterns in the compressor. The mathematical equations which describe the physical process will be solved on high-speed computers. The outcome of this project will be a computer simulation model that can be used by Pratt and Whitney Canada for designs of its advanced compressors. The computer simulation///TOBECONT’D

Faculty Supervisor:

Chao Zhang;Eric Savory

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Partner:

Pratt & Whitney

Discipline:

Engineering

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University:

Western University

Program:

Accelerate