A new approach for employing a two-dimensional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model to approximately compute a three-dimensional flow field such as that in a honeycomb labyrinth seal was developed. The advantage of this approach is that it greatly reduces the computer resource requirement needed to obtain a solution of the leakage for the three-dimensional flow through a honeycomb labyrinth. After the leakage through the stepped labyrinth seal was measured, it was used in numerically determining the value of one dimension (DTF1) of the simplified geometry two-dimensional approximate CFD model. Then the capability of the two-dimensional model approach was demonstrated by using it to compute the three-dimensional flow that had been measured at different operating conditions, and in some cases different distance to contact values. It was found that very close agreement with measurements was obtained in all cases, except for that of intermediate clearance and distance to contact for two sets of upstream and downstream pressure. The two-dimensional approach developed here offers interesting benefits relative to conventional algebraic-equation models, particularly for evaluating labyrinth geometries/operating conditions that are different from that of the data employed in developing the algebraic model.
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Development of a Two-Dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach for Computing Three-Dimensional Honeycomb Labyrinth Leakage
Dong-Chun Choi, Graduate Research Assistant,
Dong-Chun Choi, Graduate Research Assistant
Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
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David L. Rhode, Professor
David L. Rhode, Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
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Dong-Chun Choi, Graduate Research Assistant
Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
David L. Rhode, Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843
Contributed by the International Gas Turbine Institute (IGTI) of THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS for publication in the ASME JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING FOR GAS TURBINES AND POWER. Paper presented at the International Gas Turbine and Aeroengine Congress and Exhibition, Atlanta, GA, June 16–19, 2003, Paper No. 2003-GT-38238. Manuscript received by IGTI, Oct. 2002, final revision, Mar. 2003. Associate Editor: H. R. Simmons.
J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. Oct 2004, 126(4): 794-802 (9 pages)
Published Online: November 24, 2004
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October 1, 2002
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March 1, 2003
Online:
November 24, 2004
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Choi, D., and Rhode, D. L. (November 24, 2004). "Development of a Two-Dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach for Computing Three-Dimensional Honeycomb Labyrinth Leakage ." ASME. J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power. October 2004; 126(4): 794–802. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1772405
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