Zhuobin Zhao , Jianxin Liao , Qinghua Deng , Jun Li , Zhenping Feng
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Abstract
The Internal flow mechanisms and windage loss in impeller back gap of a supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) radial inflow turbine with scallops are comprehensively investigated in this paper. The study emphasizes the effects of scallop depth and leakage outlet pressure. The results indicate that scallop structures lead to a degradation in overall turbine performance. Under design conditions, a turbine with a scallop depth ratio of 0.5 exhibits a 3.7 % reduction in efficiency and a 3.4 % decrease in total power compared to no scallop configuration. Furthermore, as scallop depth increases, the skin friction coefficient decreases in the disk gap while it increases for the seal in the impeller back gap. Increasing leakage outlet pressure reduces the leakage flow rate and skin friction coefficient. Fitted models for skin friction coefficient are proposed respectively. The conclusions providing valuable insights for designing and optimizing sCO2 radial inflow turbines with scallops.
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The Journal of Supercritical Fluids is an international journal devoted to the fundamental and applied aspects of supercritical fluids and processes. Its aim is to provide a focused platform for academic and industrial researchers to report their findings and to have ready access to the advances in this rapidly growing field. Its coverage is multidisciplinary and includes both basic and applied topics.
Thermodynamics and phase equilibria, reaction kinetics and rate processes, thermal and transport properties, and all topics related to processing such as separations (extraction, fractionation, purification, chromatography) nucleation and impregnation are within the scope. Accounts of specific engineering applications such as those encountered in food, fuel, natural products, minerals, pharmaceuticals and polymer industries are included. Topics related to high pressure equipment design, analytical techniques, sensors, and process control methodologies are also within the scope of the journal.