One-Dimensional Design of Centrifugal Compressor of a Turo-shaft Engine with Optimization of 90-Degree Bend Duct between Radial and Axial Diffuser

In this paper, one-dimensional design of centrifugal compressor with inverse design of 90-degree bend duct between radial and axial diffuser is accomplished using an iterative method. In the design procedure, all overall dimensions of the centrifugal compressor including impeller, vanned radial diffuser, 90-degree bend duct and axial diffuser are computed. To evaluate the results, after the geometry modeling and grid generation, 3-D flow field in the whole compressor are numerically analyzed using CFX software. The numerical simulation shows that there is a high loss region through the 90-degree bend between the radial and axial diffuser because of its high curvature. In order to reach a minimum loss in the 90-degree bend duct, the aerodynamic design of the 90-degree bend duct is carried out using an inverse design method. At the first step, the shape modification capability of the 90-degree bend duct is evaluated by linking up the Ball-Spine inverse design algorithm and CFX software. Then, the geometry is modified by improving the hub and shroud pressure distribution and applying it to the inverse design code. Finally, the designed compressor with the modified 90-degree bend duct is analyzed. The results show that, the total pressure ratio and overall efficiency increases about 3 and 4 percent, respectively.