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Governing Equations and Assumptions

This document outlines governing equations and assumptions for analyzing compressor performance. It defines reference frames and variables used in derivations of theoretical work and stage work output. The derivations relate stage work output to blade angles and other parameters. Dimensionless parameters are also introduced, including blade loading coefficient, temperature drop coefficient, degree of reaction, and flow coefficient. Typical values for aircraft compressors are provided for these dimensionless parameters.

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Governing Equations and Assumptions

This document outlines governing equations and assumptions for analyzing compressor performance. It defines reference frames and variables used in derivations of theoretical work and stage work output. The derivations relate stage work output to blade angles and other parameters. Dimensionless parameters are also introduced, including blade loading coefficient, temperature drop coefficient, degree of reaction, and flow coefficient. Typical values for aircraft compressors are provided for these dimensionless parameters.

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Governing equations and assumptions

Relative and absolute refererence


frames are related by: V C U
We only study designs where:
Ca2=Ca3
C1=C3

We repeat the derivation of theoretical work used


for radial and axial compressors:
Rate of change of angular momentum
Cw3r3 Cw 2 r2 Theoretical torque

Theoretical work Cw3r3 Cw 2 r2 Cw3U 3 Cw 2U 2


Assume change of
direction for relative
velocity

Flow at constant radius U Cw3 Cw2

r3, r2 = radius of rotation


V1, V2, V3=Tangential velocities
Ca2,Ca3=radial components
Cw2, Cw3= whirl components
U =mean blade speed

U Cw3 Cw2

Principle of angular momentum


Stage work output w:
w U Cw2 Cw3
U Ca 2 tan 2 Ca 3 tan 3

Ca constant:
w U Ca 2 tan 2 Ca3 tan 3
UCa tan 2 tan 3

Energy equation
Combine derived equations =>
w UCa tan 2 tan 3
Energy equation:

w c p T0,stage

We have a relation between temperature drop


and blade angles!!! :
c p T0,stage UCa tan 2 tan 3

(7.3)

Dimensionless parameters
Blade loading coefficient, temperature drop
c p T0, stage
coefficient:

1 2
U
2

UCa

tan 2 tan 3
1 2
U
2
2Ca
tan 2 tan 3

T2 T3
Degree of reaction: R
T1 T3

(7.6)

Dimensionless parameters
Finally, the flow coefficient:

Ca

Current aircraft practice (according


to C.R.S):

0.8 1.0
3.0 5.0
R 0.5

Aircraft practice => relatively high


values on flow and stage loading
coefficients limit efficiencies

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