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Axial Compressor Fundamentals:    2-Day Training Course

Overview

The course covers a broad range of topics from general compressors layouts to a detailed approach to flow paths aerodynamic design. The extensive theoretical part is supported by multiple examples and exercises that bring a real practical understanding of the learned topics.

The scope includes:

  1. Thermodynamic, aerodynamic basics, flow properties
  2. Primary axial compressor elements, stage analysis, compressor preliminary design
  3. Performance and off-design compressor analysis, stall and surge predictions
  4. Blade profile generation and 3-D shape configuration, flow in channel
  5. Compressor stage design, modern machine designs

The goal of this training course is to enrich engineering education of attendees by providing them with a comprehensive set of information on axial compressor design and operation.

Today’s tendency to minimize energy consumption coupled with the growing demand for environmentally-friendly technologies emphasize the necessity of implementation of new, cost-effective engineering solutions. The Axial Compressor Fundamentals course is designed to help mechanical and aerospace engineers keep up to date with the ever-developing industry and continually increase the efficiency of turbomachinery to meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Who Should Attend

  • Engineers involved in design and maintenance of axial compressors for different applications, such as gas turbines for power generation, aircraft engines and various industrial applications.
  • Design and developments engineers involved in the turbomachinery design and optimization process who are looking for ways to improve the design and operation.
  • Engineering and turbomachinery scholars seeking to gain a deep insight into the axial compressor basics, including compressors gas dynamics, thermodynamics and structural analysis.
  • Mechanical and aerospace engineering professors who want to supplement their teaching program with a detailed, industry-focused overview of axial compressors to prepare students for their future engineering careers.

Examples of Course Schedule and Contents


Day 1*

1. Axial Compressor Basics

  • Basic fluid aerodynamics and thermodynamics exploration
  • Total and static parameters and basic flow equations
  • Dimensionless parameter explanation and their significance
  • Axial Compressor ideal and real cycles analysis

2. Compressor Aerodynamic Design

  • Using fluid properties to analyze flow in stage
  • Mollier diagram significance and usage
  • Velocity triangles construction and analysis
  • Main stage parameters and equations, losses identification

Day 2

3. Off-Design Performances Prediction

  • Design point and off-design compressor operation properties
  • Stall and Surge points predictions, flow instability
  • Compressor and turbine matching, combined cycle analysis

4. Profiling and 3D Blade Design

  • Boundary layer consideration and 2D profile design
  • 3D blade shape design, flow and other relevant parameters
  • Standard and common axial compressor designs

The tools used: scientific calculator, AxSTREAM

*Please note that the course schedule is not fixed and could be customized following the specific attendees’ requirements and needs.



Related courses:

AxSTREAM Workshop:
Turbomachinery Flow Path Design and Optimization


Centrifugal Compressor Fundamentals

Other courses:


Axial Turbine Fundamentals

Steam and Gas Turbine Design

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