Turbomachinery Erosion and Performance Deterioration Laboratory
Leva Wilson
Turbomachinery Erosion and Performance Deterioration Laboratory
Highlights of Gas Particle Flow and Turbomachinery Erosion Research at the University of Cincinnati
Turbomachinery Erosion Laboratory
Theoretical
• Flow & particle
dynamics modeling
• Blade surface erosion
predictions
• Performance Loss
• Performance Retention
Experimental
• Particle surface interactions
– Blade & seal material
erosion
– Particle restitution
characteristics (LDV)
• Coating life evaluation
• Turbomachinery
performance loss
– Instantaneous
– Permanent (erosion)
Services0
Equipment4
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Erosion Wind Tunnels (cold and high temperature)
Erosion wind tunnels (cold and high temperature).
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Three-dimensional Laser Facilities
Three-dimensional laser facilities.
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High Speed Photographic Array
High speed photographic array.
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Axial Compressor (GE) and Axial Turbine (NASA)
Axial compressor (GE) and axial turbine (NASA).
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