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This paper was presented at the 2020 ASME Turbo Expo and explores the redesign of an electrically driven, mixed-flow transonic compressor by using a 3D Inverse Design Methodology. This work was done as part of a collaboration with the Liebniz University Hannover.
The advantage of using an inverse design methodology is shown in this paper as a method that allows a very simple parameterization, reducing significantly the design time and hence allowing the exploration of wider design spaces, with the potential of reaching more innovative and efficient designs.
The flow field analysis revealed that the improvement by inverse design was due to the reduction of stagnation and secondary flow in the rotor and the mitigation of the flow separation in the stator's hub section.
In this publication, you will:
- Discover a fast and reliable 3D Inverse Design method that plays an important role in developing aircraft electrification.
- Understand the stringent size and operational constraints of the compressor in a high-lift system.
- See the simplified design process and how an inverse design approach shortens the design time and allows for a much wider exploration of the design space.
