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Low Reynolds Number Experiments in an Axial Flow Turbomachine

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Neustein, Joseph (1957) Low Reynolds Number Experiments in an Axial Flow Turbomachine. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/7EKE-PD84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07152004-095340

Abstract

The performance of a single stage, axial flow turbomachine was studied experimentally at very low Reynolds numbers. The investigation had two primary objectives: first, a quantitative evaluation of overall performance as a function of Reynolds number, and second, a study of the flow within the blade rows. The investigation established that sudden or critical changes in performance do not occur in the type of machine tested between a Reynolds number (based on rotor tip speed and rotor chord) of 150,000 and 20,000. The deterioration of performance is explained in terms of viscous flow phenomena within the blade rows.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:(Mechanical Engineering and Physics).
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Engineering and Applied Science
Major Option:Mechanical Engineering
Minor Option:Physics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Rannie, W. Duncan
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:1 January 1957
Record Number:CaltechETD:etd-07152004-095340
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechETD:etd-07152004-095340
DOI:10.7907/7EKE-PD84
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:2891
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
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Deposited On:16 Jul 2004
Last Modified:12 Oct 2023 00:02

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