A parametric method for optimal design of two-dimensional cascades

Authors
Benini, E Toffolo, A
Citation
E. Benini et A. Toffolo, A parametric method for optimal design of two-dimensional cascades, P I MEC E A, 215(A4), 2001, pp. 465-473
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Mechanical Engineering
Journal title
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART A-JOURNAL OF POWER AND ENERGY
ISSN journal
09576509 → ACNP
Volume
215
Issue
A4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
465 - 473
Database
ISI
SICI code
0957-6509(2001)215:A4<465:APMFOD>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
A parametric method for optimal design of two-dimensional cascades, based o n the coupling between a genetic algorithm and a commercial computational f luid dynamics code, is introduced. The results of cascade geometry optimiza tion for a large range of inlet and outlet flow angle pairs are presented. The method is a simple as well as effective tool for the optimal design of cascades for axial flow pumps.