Designing Axial Flow Compressors — Lesson 5

This lesson covers the intricate process of designing axial flow compressors, which are essential components in aircraft engines. The lesson explains that these compressors are uniquely designed and cannot be easily created or bought off the shelf. The design process is complex, time-consuming, and requires a team of highly qualified engineers. The lesson also highlights the importance of computational analysis and rigorous testing in the design process. For instance, the design of a multistage axial flow compressor is more time-consuming than any other component of the engine. The lesson also discusses the importance of creating a performance schedule before the design process begins, and the need for the compressor to match with other components of the engine.

Video Highlights

00:16 - Introduction to axial flow compressors and their unique design process.
14:01 - Explanation of the role of computational flow dynamics in modern compressor design.
32:32 - Discussion on the importance of fixing the design point and stall margin in the compressor design process.
45:40 - Explanation of the process of designing the flow track in a multi-stage compressor.
57:11 - Explanation of the process of designing individual blades in a multi-stage compressor.

Key Takeaways

- Axial flow compressors are uniquely designed and cannot be easily created or bought off the shelf.
- The design process is complex, time-consuming, and requires a team of highly qualified engineers.
- Computational analysis and rigorous testing are crucial in the design process.
- The design of a multistage axial flow compressor is more time-consuming than any other component of the engine.
- A performance schedule needs to be created before the design process begins.
- The compressor needs to match with other components of the engine.