Comparison of the Thermal Performance of Several Tip Cooling Designs for a Turbine Blade

Gas turbine blades are subject to harsh operating conditions that require innovative cooling techniques to insure reliable operation of parts. Film-cooling and internal cooling techniques can prolong blade life and allow for higher engine temperatures. This study examines several unique methods of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Christophel, Jesse Reuben
Other Authors: Mechanical Engineering
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: Virginia Tech 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/76870
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-09232003-152926/