CAE353 Turbo Machines Syllabus:
CAE353 Turbo Machines Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1 To study the energy transfer in rotor and stator parts of the turbo machines.
2 To study the function of various elements of centrifugal fans and blowers.
3 To evaluating the working and performance of centrifugal compressor
4 To analyzing flow behavior and flow losses in axial flow compressor.
5 To study the types and working of axial and radial flow turbines.
UNIT – I WORKING PRINCIPLES
Classification of Turbomachines. Energy transfer between fluid and rotor – Euler equation and its interpretation. Velocity triangles. Efficiencies in Compressor and Turbine stages. Degree of reaction. Dimensionless parameters for Turbomachines.
UNIT – II CENTRIFUGAL FANS AND BLOWERS
Types – components – working. Flow analysis in impeller blades-volute and diffusers. Velocity triangles – h-s diagram. Stage parameters in fans and blowers. Performance characteristic curves – various losses. Fan – bearings, drives and noise.
UNIT – III CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSOR
Components – blade types. Velocity triangles – h-s diagram, stage work. Slip factor and Degree of Reaction. Performance characteristics and various losses. Geometry and performance calculation.
UNIT – IV AXIAL FLOW COMPRESSOR
Construction details. Work done factor. Velocity triangles – h-s diagram, stage work. Work done factor. Performance characteristics, efficiency and stage losses – Stalling and Surging. Free and Forced vortex flow.
UNIT – V AXIAL AND RADIAL FLOW TURBINES
Axial flow turbines – Types – Elements – Stage velocity diagrams – h-s diagram, stage work – impulse and reaction stages. Compounding of turbines. Performance coefficients and losses. Radial flow turbines: Types – Elements – Stage velocity diagrams – h-s diagram, stage work Performance coefficients and losses.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the students would be able to
1. Explain the energy transfer in rotor and stator parts of the turbo machines.
2. Explain the function of various elements of centrifugal fans and blowers
3. Evaluate the working and performance of centrifugal compressor.
4. Analyze flow behavior and flow losses in axial flow compressor.
5. Explain the types and working of axial and radial flow turbines
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Ganesan, V., “Gas Turbines”, 3rd Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2011. .
2. Yahya, S.M., “Turbines, Compressor and Fans”, 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2011.
REFERENCES:
1. Dixon, S.L., “Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Turbomachinery”, 7th Edition, ButterworthHeinemann, 2014.
2. Gopalakrishnan. G and Prithvi Raj. D,” A Treatise on Turbomachines”, Scitech Publications (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2nd Edition, 2008.
3. Lewis, R.I., “Turbomachinery Performance Analysis” 1st Edition, Arnold Publisher, 1996.
4. Saravanamutto, Rogers, Cohen, Straznicky., “Gas Turbine Theory” 6th Edition, Pearson Education Ltd, 2009.
5. Venkanna, B.K., “Fundamentals of Turbomachinery”, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., 2009.