An automatic methodology for the design process of a small gas turbine recuperator is presented. The different software tools are selected in order to be managed by means of a design-optimization platform, according to the concept of Multi Disciplinary Optimization (MDO). The methodology has been developed integrating a geometrical parametric model of the heat transfer surfaces, built inside an industrial CAD, a three dimensional meshing tool, a CFD solver. Final objectives of the research will be an optimization process designed to maximize the heat exchange rate and to minimize fluid dynamics losses. The paper deals with the parameterization technique and the numerical model validation.
Automatic Integration in the Design of a Microturbine Compact Recuperator
MANZAN, MARCO;MICHELI, DIEGO;
2006-01-01
Abstract
An automatic methodology for the design process of a small gas turbine recuperator is presented. The different software tools are selected in order to be managed by means of a design-optimization platform, according to the concept of Multi Disciplinary Optimization (MDO). The methodology has been developed integrating a geometrical parametric model of the heat transfer surfaces, built inside an industrial CAD, a three dimensional meshing tool, a CFD solver. Final objectives of the research will be an optimization process designed to maximize the heat exchange rate and to minimize fluid dynamics losses. The paper deals with the parameterization technique and the numerical model validation.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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