This study explores the aerodynamic performance and flow field characteristics of supercritical carbon dioxide(sCO_(2))centrifugal compressors under varying operating conditions.In particular,the Sandia main compresso...This study explores the aerodynamic performance and flow field characteristics of supercritical carbon dioxide(sCO_(2))centrifugal compressors under varying operating conditions.In particular,the Sandia main compressor impeller model is used as a reference system.Through three-dimensional numerical simulations,we examine the Mach number distribution,temperature field,blade pressure pulsation spectra,and velocity field evolution,and identify accordingly the operating boundaries ensuring stability and the mechanisms responsible for performance degradation.Findings indicate a stable operating range for mass flow rate between 0.74 and 3.74 kg/s.At the lower limit(0.74 kg/s),the maximum Mach number within the compressor decreases by 28%,while the temperature gradient sharpens,entropy rises notably,and fluid density varies significantly.The maximum pressure near the blades increases by 6%,yet flow velocity near the blades and outlet declines,with a 19%reduction in peak speed.Consequently,isentropic efficiency falls by 13%.Conversely,at 3.74 kg/s,the maximum Mach number increases by 23.7%,with diminished temperature gradients and minor fluid density variations.However,insufficient enthalpy gain and intensified pressure pulsations near the blades result in a 12%pressure drop.Peak velocity within the impeller channel surges by 23%,amplifying velocity gradients,inducing flow separation,and ultimately reducing the pressure ratio from 1.47 to 1.34.展开更多
基金National Science Foundation of China(grant numbers 52366009 and 52130607)Doble First-Class Key Programof Gansu Provincial Department of Education(grant number GCJ2022-38)+1 种基金2022 Gansu Provincial University Industry Support Plan Project(grant number 2022CYZC-21)KeyR&DProgramofGansu Province of China(grant number 22YF7GA163).
文摘This study explores the aerodynamic performance and flow field characteristics of supercritical carbon dioxide(sCO_(2))centrifugal compressors under varying operating conditions.In particular,the Sandia main compressor impeller model is used as a reference system.Through three-dimensional numerical simulations,we examine the Mach number distribution,temperature field,blade pressure pulsation spectra,and velocity field evolution,and identify accordingly the operating boundaries ensuring stability and the mechanisms responsible for performance degradation.Findings indicate a stable operating range for mass flow rate between 0.74 and 3.74 kg/s.At the lower limit(0.74 kg/s),the maximum Mach number within the compressor decreases by 28%,while the temperature gradient sharpens,entropy rises notably,and fluid density varies significantly.The maximum pressure near the blades increases by 6%,yet flow velocity near the blades and outlet declines,with a 19%reduction in peak speed.Consequently,isentropic efficiency falls by 13%.Conversely,at 3.74 kg/s,the maximum Mach number increases by 23.7%,with diminished temperature gradients and minor fluid density variations.However,insufficient enthalpy gain and intensified pressure pulsations near the blades result in a 12%pressure drop.Peak velocity within the impeller channel surges by 23%,amplifying velocity gradients,inducing flow separation,and ultimately reducing the pressure ratio from 1.47 to 1.34.
