Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the geometric design and configuration of film cooling holes. It highlights a critical concern in film cooling, which is the interaction between the main airflow and the cooling jet emerging from the holes. This interaction significantly influences vario...

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Main Authors: Abu Talib, Abd Rahim, Mohd Zulkeple, Muhammad Fitri, Harmin, Mohammad Yazdi, Saadon, Syamimi, Azami, Muhammad Hanafi, Yusaf, Talal
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Language:English
Published: The Aeronautical and Astronautical Society of the Republic of China 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117872/
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author Abu Talib, Abd Rahim
Mohd Zulkeple, Muhammad Fitri
Harmin, Mohammad Yazdi
Saadon, Syamimi
Azami, Muhammad Hanafi
Yusaf, Talal
author_facet Abu Talib, Abd Rahim
Mohd Zulkeple, Muhammad Fitri
Harmin, Mohammad Yazdi
Saadon, Syamimi
Azami, Muhammad Hanafi
Yusaf, Talal
author_sort Abu Talib, Abd Rahim
building UPM Institutional Repository
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description This paper provides a comprehensive review of the geometric design and configuration of film cooling holes. It highlights a critical concern in film cooling, which is the interaction between the main airflow and the cooling jet emerging from the holes. This interaction significantly influences various factors associated with hole design, including the length-to-diameter ratio (L/D), the exit-to-inlet cross-sectional area ratio (AR), the pitch-to-diameter ratio (P/D), and the compound angle of the hole. Furthermore, the paper discusses the introduction of flow disturbances, such as vortex generators, upstream of the cooling holes, as well as the construction of trenches around these holes. These modifications aim to alter the behaviour of the boundarylayer flow and its interaction with the film-cooling jet. The paper offers a comprehensive examination of these aspects, shedding light on the complex relationship between geometric design, flow modification, and film cooling effectiveness. Over time, hole design has evolved from cylindrical shapes to more complex designs, which improved cooling. Longer holes (L/D > 3) perform better in film cooling than short holes (L/D ≤ 3) due to fully developed coolant flow. The aspect ratio and pitch affect coolant distribution, and compound angled holes improve lateral coverage. According to the literature covered in this study, film cooling has progressed in several design characteristics. However, the adjustments made are not an instant fix for this method defects. Future research should develop unique approaches and optimizations to solve film cooling's problems and complexities.
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spelling upm-1178722025-06-13T08:28:42Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117872/ Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review Abu Talib, Abd Rahim Mohd Zulkeple, Muhammad Fitri Harmin, Mohammad Yazdi Saadon, Syamimi Azami, Muhammad Hanafi Yusaf, Talal This paper provides a comprehensive review of the geometric design and configuration of film cooling holes. It highlights a critical concern in film cooling, which is the interaction between the main airflow and the cooling jet emerging from the holes. This interaction significantly influences various factors associated with hole design, including the length-to-diameter ratio (L/D), the exit-to-inlet cross-sectional area ratio (AR), the pitch-to-diameter ratio (P/D), and the compound angle of the hole. Furthermore, the paper discusses the introduction of flow disturbances, such as vortex generators, upstream of the cooling holes, as well as the construction of trenches around these holes. These modifications aim to alter the behaviour of the boundarylayer flow and its interaction with the film-cooling jet. The paper offers a comprehensive examination of these aspects, shedding light on the complex relationship between geometric design, flow modification, and film cooling effectiveness. Over time, hole design has evolved from cylindrical shapes to more complex designs, which improved cooling. Longer holes (L/D > 3) perform better in film cooling than short holes (L/D ≤ 3) due to fully developed coolant flow. The aspect ratio and pitch affect coolant distribution, and compound angled holes improve lateral coverage. According to the literature covered in this study, film cooling has progressed in several design characteristics. However, the adjustments made are not an instant fix for this method defects. Future research should develop unique approaches and optimizations to solve film cooling's problems and complexities. The Aeronautical and Astronautical Society of the Republic of China 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117872/1/117872.pdf Abu Talib, Abd Rahim and Mohd Zulkeple, Muhammad Fitri and Harmin, Mohammad Yazdi and Saadon, Syamimi and Azami, Muhammad Hanafi and Yusaf, Talal (2024) Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review. Journal of Aeronautics Astronautics and Aviation, 56 (1S). pp. 187-218. ISSN 1990-7710; eISSN: 1990-7710 https://www.ipress.tw/J0039?pWebID=588&pType=4&mSeq=1 , https://www.airitilibrary.com/Article/Detail/P20140627004-N202403020027-00012 10.6125/JoAAA.202403_56(1S).11
spellingShingle Abu Talib, Abd Rahim
Mohd Zulkeple, Muhammad Fitri
Harmin, Mohammad Yazdi
Saadon, Syamimi
Azami, Muhammad Hanafi
Yusaf, Talal
Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review
title Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review
title_full Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review
title_fullStr Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review
title_full_unstemmed Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review
title_short Comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review
title_sort comprehensive analysis of geometric hole designs and configurations in film cooling for gas turbine engines: a critical review
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117872/
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