Enhancing Efficiency and Performance Through Supersonic Turbine Design with AxSTREAM

November 14^th, 2024 | Start Time 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Supersonic turbines are known for their high specific power, compactness, low weight, and reduced manufacturing and operational costs, making them ideal for applications where these factors are critical. Among the many applications where supersonic turbines excel, one of the most notable is their use in liquid rocket engines. Despite these advantages, engineers have traditionally preferred multistage axial subsonic turbines in applications where efficiency is prioritized, assuming that supersonic turbines were less efficient.

However, recent advancements in the AxSTREAM platform’s holistic design capabilities are challenging this view. By leveraging AxSTREAM’s powerful design and optimization tools, supersonic turbines can now replace 2-5 stage subsonic turbines in applications like chemical processing, metallurgy, carbon capture, geothermal power plants, and more. These supersonic turbines, designed through AxSTREAM®, offer comparable performance while significantly reducing size, costs, and maintenance complexity.

AxSTREAM enhances the design of supersonic turbines through its advanced optimization capabilities, particularly for convergent-divergent nozzles. This innovative approach ensures not only efficiency but also cost-effectiveness, enabling the creation of single-stage supersonic turbines that exceed the performance of previous-generation supersonic turbines and challenge the performance of traditional multistage axial turbines. By utilizing AxSTREAM’s fast, generative design process, engineers can simplify maintenance and lower overall costs, making supersonic turbines an attractive alternative for various applications.

In this webinar, we will showcase real-world examples where advanced supersonic turbines, equipped with convergent-divergent nozzles, can be leveraged as an alternative to multistage axial turbines in various industries. Attendees will gain insights into the potential benefits and performance enhancements these innovative technologies can offer, alongside the specific applications where supersonic turbines could be a compelling option for future use.

This webinar will discuss:

• The benefits of supersonic turbines, including their design features and application areas
• Real-world examples of replacing previous-generation supersonic and multistage subsonic turbines with next-generation supersonic machines to enhance performance or reduce costs.
• The role of AxSTREAM® in accelerating the design process and optimizing turbine geometry, especially with convergent-divergent nozzles
• The importance of a holistic design approach to achieve both turbine performance and cost reduction

Who Should Attend:

• Engineers specializing in turbine design and analysis
• Engineers involved in turbine procurement and maintenance
• Research organizations focused on turbine technology
• Managers interested in the latest tools for supersonic turbine design

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