Arta CFD Laboratory

Turbomachinery CFD Simulation

The term 'Turbomachinery' refers to machines that transfer energy between a fluid and a rotor. This includes both turbines, which harness energy from fluids like steam, water or air and transform it into mechanical work, and compressors, such as those found in jet engines, that increase a fluid's pressure by injecting energy. Turbomachinery plays a crucial role in a variety of industrial and technological processes. You'll find different types of turbomachinery in power stations, aircraft engines, and refrigeration systems, among other uses. Have you thought about what happens when water flows through your home's water Turbine, for example? The rotating blades of a turbine convert the water's kinetic energy (energy of motion) into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy feeds a generator, transforming it into the electrical energy that you rely upon for your home's power. Similarly, the compressors in refrigeration systems use energy to compress a refrigeration gas, increasing its pressure and temperature. For instance, in gas turbines like those used in power plants, air is compressed, then combined with fuel and ignited. The hot pressurised gas expands, turning the Turbine blades and converting thermal energy into mechanical energy.

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