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| MECA0032-1 | Flow in Turbomachines
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Olivier Léonard |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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- Derivation of the equations, basic principles.
- Quasi-3D approach, absolute and relative frames of reference, potential flows, cascade flows.
- Cascade flows: mass, momentum and energy balances, correlations for compressors and turbines, resolution of the Euler equations using finite volumes.
- Meridonal flows: design procedure and analysis procedure.
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To understand the physics of the flow in turbomachines.
To understand the methods used for aerodynamic design of turbomachines. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Projects are organized which consist in designing a compressor or turbine stage and analysing its performance, using MATLAB or FORTRAN programming. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 8 sessions of 4 hours each are organized during the first part of the academic year. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Course notes are available, as well as a collection of solved exercises. These notes are regularly updated and are distributed during the course. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| The examination consits in presenting the results of the project. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Teacher : Olivier Léonard, Tél. 04/366 91 87, e-mail O.Leonard@ulg.ac.be
Assistant : Olivier Adam, Tél. 04/366 92 44, e-mail O.Adam@ulg.ac.be |
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