Design and Development of a Single-Stage Axial Compressor Testbench

Abstract

Axial compressor systems are one of the highly complex engineering systems that mechanical engineers deal with. Compression systems are a crucial section of jet engines which a play pivotal role in the determination of the efficiency of a jet engine. As such it is highly desired to have a test bench version of an axial compressor that can provide for an interface to investigate the effects of the compressor instabilities and remedial control action with at a low cost. Hence, a design procedure of a test bench compressor is proposed. This paper provides a detailed explanation of the design approach behind each of the components of a Moore-Grietzer Single-Stage axial-based compressor and provides the results of tests with regard to the maximum pressure rise coefficient on a proposed stator using velocity triangle calculation. Finally, future research goals utilizing the proposed axial compressor testbed is detailed.