Aerodynamic Investigation of Leading Edge Contouring and External Cooling on a Transonic Turbine Vane

Efficiency improvement in turbomachines is an important aspect in reducing the use of fossil-based fuel and thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions in order to achieve a sustainable future. Gas turbines are mainly fossil-based turbomachines powering aviation and land-based power plants. In line wi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Saha, Ranjan
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: KTH, Kraft- och värmeteknologi 2014
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-150458
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