2D Axial Flow Turbines

This course covers the fundamental aspects of turbomachinery aerodynamics, with a particular focus on 2D axial flow turbines. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the role and dynamics of axial flow turbines in gas turbine engines, including their construction, design, and performance characteristics. For instance, learners will explore the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy within the turbine, the difference between impulse and reaction turbines, and the efficiency of turbines. The course also delves into the two-dimensional analysis of axial compressors and turbines, the construction of velocity triangles, and the concept of cascade analysis. Furthermore, it discusses the calculation of lift and drag for turbine configurations, the thermodynamics of turbines, and the impact of loading on efficiency.