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MECH 439 Turbomachinery Units: 3.50
Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics applied to turbomachines; dimensionless performance characteristics; momentum and energy equations; thermodynamics and efficiencies; cascade aerodynamics; compressors and turbines, reaction and stage loading; radial equilibrium; radial flow machines; application of generalized performance to choice of compressors; mechanical details and auxiliary systems.
NOT OFFERED 2024-2025
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
NOT OFFERED 2024-2025
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: MECH 330, MECH 341, or permission of the instructor
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 42
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Ability to conduct control volume analysis using conservation of mass, linear momentum, angular momentum and energy in nozzles, diffusers, turbines and compressors.
- Conduct dimensional analysis of pump, compressor or turbine including matching a compressor to a turbine in a gas turbine engine.
- Conduct analysis of axial compressor or turbine.
- Conduct analysis of centrifugal compressor or radial turbine.
- Explain various concepts and details such as the difference between compressor and turbine blades, stage reaction, radial equilibrium, diffuser stall, compressor surge, slip in rotors, secondary losses, combustor design, blade cooling, etc.